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State of Arizona Special Election May 18, 2010 Ballot Proposition Guide PUBLICITY PAMPHLET & SAMPLE BALLOT Issued by KEN BENNETT Arizona Secretary of State Special Election ~ May 18, 2010 Arizona Ballot Proposition Guide Be Brilliant At The Polls. Voting is not only an important If you don’t have one of the former, simply bring right but an easy one to exercise. any two acceptable forms of identification that do not require a photo. Just follow these simple instruc- Acceptable IDs (no photograph) with your name tions to “know before you go,” and and address (2 needed): happy voting! • Utility bill of the voter that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election (may be for As an Arizona voter, you should electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, tele- bring proof of identity to your phone, cellular phone or cable TV) polling place. When you arrive, simply give your • Bank or credit union statement that is dated name and place of residence to the election offi- within 90 days of the date of the election cial, then present one form of identification that • Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration has your name, address and photograph, or two • Indian census card forms of ID that show your name and address. • Property tax statement of the voter’s residence Acceptable IDs with your photograph, name, and • Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal address (1 needed): identification • Valid Arizona driver license • Recorder’s Certificate • Valid Arizona non-operating identification • Valid United States federal, state or local gov- license ernment issued identification, including a voter • Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal registration card issued by the county recorder identification • Any mailing to the elector marked “Official • Valid United States federal, state or local govern- Election Material” ment issued identification Acceptable forms of ID, one with photo and one without (2 needed) • Any valid photo identification from the first list in which the address does not match the precinct register accompanied by one valid form of non-photo identification • U.S. Passport and one valid form of non-photo identification • U.S. Military ID and one valid form of non- photo identification Note: In all cases, IDs are considered “valid” unless expired. Visit azsos.gov or call 1-877-THE-VOTE 222 Issued by the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office A MESSAGE TO VOTERS 3 3 33 Special Election~ May 18,2010 hlet. hlet. Arizona will be conducting a r to receive a ballot in the a mail. ballot receive r to 6 p.m. a.m. - 7 ion about your registration, please call your when when early ballots are mailed to registered ns ns May 18. State and local elections will be r or visit the Secretary of State’s Website – ation for each county recorder can be found on can found be countyeach recorder for ation participate in this Special Election. en en living overseas, you can find important voting ear on the ballot, includingactuallanguageearballot, the of on the t is a helpful tool for your use. This pamphlet also ion of your pollingion of place your on the back cover. es and arguments for and andes against arguments it. for Ken Bennett Ken Arizona Secretary of State Sincerely, Sincerely, Issued theby Arizona Secretary ofOffice State’s A Message to Arizona Voters – if you have any questions. any ifhave you – Election Day: May 18 Voter Registration Deadline: April 19 Early Voting: April 22 - May 7 Election Day: MayElection 18. places Day: are MayPolling open 18 from Voter Voter Registration Registration Deadline: Deadline: April April 19. 19 For informat county recorder’s office.recorder’s county contactlist of inform A page 10. Early Early Voting: Voting: April April 22 22 - - May May 7. This 7 is the county one. Contactwho request your recorde voters period •Election Day: May 18 •Voter Registration Deadline: April 19 •Early Voting: April 22 - May 7 Some local governments will also be holding electio Please keep the following important in mind: following the dates Please keep If you are in the military or are an American citiz The pamphlet is divided into two parts: two divided is pamphlet The into about voting. General(1) information app that will about proposition the Information (2) Thank you for taking the time to inform yourself and yourself inform taking the time to for Thank you Dear Voter: Arizona Welcome to the 2010 Special Election Publicity Pamp Special Special Election Election on on May May 18 18 combined on one ballot. Contact www.azsos.gov your county recorde information on 6.page information Special Special Election Election on on May May 18, 18 and I hope this pamphle the locat serves and sample provides ballot your as the measure followed by a description a of what it by do the measure followed Arizona BallotProposition Guide Special Election ~ May 18, 2010 Arizona Ballot Proposition Guide Table of Contents Ballot Proposition Guide & Sample Ballot Special Election ~ May 18, 2010 General Voting Information Page Message to Voters from Secretary of State Ken Bennett 3 Important Election Dates 5 Voter Registration Information 6 Early Voting 6 Military and Overseas Voters 6 Persons with Disabilities, Accessibility for Voters 7 Election Day Instructions to Voters and Election Officers 7 Identification (ID) Requirements at the Polls 8 S S S S Additional Online Voting Information 8 T T T T N N N N Provisional Ballots 9 E E E E T T T T Voter Rights 9 N N N N County Recorders 10 O O O O C C C C County Election Directors 11 F F F F O O O O Ballot Proposition E E E E L L L L Proposition 100 – Proposed amendment to the Arizona Constitution by the legislature relating to B B B B 13 temporary transaction privilege and use taxes A A A A T T T T Arguments “For” Proposition 100 14 Arguments “Against” Proposition 100 38 Sample Ballot/Ballot Format 45 Voter’s Guide Voter’s Guide 47 On the cover: Slide Rock State Park, originally the Pendley Homestead, is a 43-acre historical apple farm located in Oak Creek Can- yon. The park is named after the famous Slide Rock, a stretch of slippery creek bottom adjacent to the homestead. Visitors may slide down a slick natural water chute or wade and sun along the creek. The swim area is located on National Forest land which is jointly managed by Arizona State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service. For information visit: www.azstateparks.com . Photo: Arizona State Parks. Published by Secretary of State Ken Bennett Election Services Division State Capitol, Executive Tower 1700 W. Washington St., 7th Floor Phoenix, Arizona 85007-2888 The Office of the Secretary of State is an equal opportunity employer. 4 44 Issued by the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office IMPORTANT DATES 5 5 55 Special Election ~ May 18, 2010 May ~ Election Special Issued by the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office Secretary Arizona the State’s of by Issued 18, 2010 18, 4:44PM Arizona Ballot Proposition Guide Proposition Ballot Arizona 05 info 05 - Calendar page.fm Page Thursday,5 March Special Election ~ May 18, 2010 Arizona Ballot Proposition Guide VOTER REGISTRATION April 19 is the registration deadline for the 2010 Special Election. Visit the Secretary of State’s Web page at www.azsos.gov to register to vote. The easiest way to register is online through the EZ Voter Program. EZ VOTER Voter is a quick four-step process in English or Spanish that allows you to reg- ister online in just a couple of minutes. You must have an Arizona driver REGISTRATION license or nonoperating identification license issued after October 1, 1996, in order to use EZ Voter. If you do not have an Arizona driver license or nonoperating identification license, the Secretary of State’s Website also provides a voter registration form that can be completed online and then printed out. Once signed, it can be mailed to the Secretary of State’s office or the appropriate county recorder. You may also request a voter registration form by calling toll-free within Arizona 1-877-THE-VOTE (1-877-843-8683). Voter registration forms are also available from the county recorder in each county, as well as government offices and public locations throughout the state. Completed forms can be sent to the appropriate county recorder listed in this publication on page 10; your county recorder can also provide assistance with registering to vote in person or by phone at the number listed on page 10. EARLY VOTING Any registered voter can vote early in Arizona’s 2010 Special Election. Between April 22 and May 7, an early ballot will be mailed to registered voters N N N N who request one. Registered voters can request an early ballot by telephone, O O O O mail or fax. Such requests must be received by your county recorrecorderder before 5 I I I I EARLY T T p.m. on May 7, 2010. A written request must include the voter’s name and T T p.m. on May 7, 2010. A A A A VOTING address as registered, date of birth and state, the election for which the ballot is requested, address where the voter is temporarily residing (if applicable), M M M M and the signature of the voter. In some cases you may be able to request an R R R R early ballot online. Check with your county recorder, whose information can be O O O O F F F F found on page 10.