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Arizona Proposition 110, Abortion Ban and Prohibit Public Funds Initiative (1992)

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Arizona Proposition 110
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Election date
November 3, 1992
Topic
Abortion
Status
Defeatedd Defeated
Type
Constitutional amendment		Origin
Citizens

Arizona Proposition 110 was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Arizona on November 3, 1992. It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported prohibiting abortion in Arizona, except in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the pregnant woman, and banning the use of state funds for abortions. 

A "no" vote opposed prohibiting abortion in Arizona, except in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the pregnant woman, and banning the use of state funds for abortions.


Election results

Arizona Proposition 110

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 447,654 31.46%

Defeated No

975,251 68.54%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Measure design

See also: Text of measure

Proposition 110 would have forbidden the use of public funds to fund abortion. Additionally, it would have prohibited all abortions in the state, except to save the life of the pregnant woman, or in cases of rape or incest.

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Proposition 110 was as follows:

“

Amending Arizona constitution to prohibit abortion except to save the mother's life and, as provided by the Legislature, in cases of reported rape or incest; prohibit use of public funds for abortion; prohibit civil or criminal liability of a woman having abortion; provide for attorney guardian for preborn.

”

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.

Support

Supporters

Organizations

Arguments

  • Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Arizona: "The abortion industry has exploited women for profit without true regard for their emotional and physical well being. It is time to pursue the option of compassion and assistance without the profit motivation inherent in the abortion industry."


Opposition

Opponents

Organizations

  • League of Women Voters

Arguments

  • League of Women Voters: "This proposed amendment would take away our freedom of choice and jeopardize a woman's reproductive health as well as turn personal, private decisions over to the government and the politicians."


Path to the ballot

See also: Signature requirements for ballot measures in Arizona

In Arizona, the number of signatures required for an initiated constitutional amendment is equal to 15 percent of the votes cast at the preceding gubernatorial election.

See also

1992 Measures

Arizona

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