Arizona Prohibit Use of Photo Traffic Enforcement Systems Measure (2026)
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| Topic Vehicle and driver regulations |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
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The Arizona Prohibit Use of Photo Traffic Enforcement Systems Measure (2026) may be on the ballot in Arizona as a legislatively referred state statute on November 3, 2026.
The measure would prohibit the state, or other government entity, from using photo enforcement systems to identify people who violate certain traffic ordinances, including traffic signs, markings, signals, and speed restrictions.[1]
Text of measure
Full text
The full text of the measure can be read here.
Path to the ballot
A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Arizona State Legislature to place a state statute on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 31 votes in the Arizona House of Representatives and 16 votes in the Arizona State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Statutes do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 1004
The following is a timeline of the version of the measure included in SCR 1004 in the state legislature:[2]
- January 12, 2026: State Sen. Wendy Rogers (R-7) introduced the measure to the state Senate.
- February 26, 2026: The state Senate approved the amendment in a vote of 16-12. Sixteen Republicans voted yes, and 12 Democrats voted no. One Republican and one Democrat did not vote.
| Votes Required to Pass: 16 | |||
| Yes | No | NV | |
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| Total | 16 | 12 | 2 |
| Total % | 53.3% | 40.0% | 6.7% |
| Democratic (D) | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Republican (R) | 16 | 0 | 1 |
House Concurrent Resolution 2004
The following is a timeline of the version of the measure included in HCR 2004 in the state legislature:[3]
- January 12, 2026: State Rep. Teresa Martinez (R-16) introduced the measure to the state House.
- March 3, 2026: The state House approved the amendment in a vote of 37-19. Five Democrats and 32 Republicans voted yes, and 19 Democrats voted no. Three Democrats did not vote.
| Votes Required to Pass: 31 | |||
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| Total | 37 | 19 | 3 |
| Total % | 62.7% | 32.2% | 5.1% |
| Democratic (D) | 5 | 19 | 3 |
| Republican (R) | 32 | 0 | 0 |
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See also
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