STATE OF ARIZONA PUBLICITY PAMPHLET SPECIAL ELECTION MAY 17, 2016 What’s on my ballot? Arizona’s special election guide Special Election — May 17, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS BALLOT PROPOSITION GUIDE & SAMPLE BALLOT SPECIAL ELECTION — MAY 17, 2016 General Voting Information Page Message to Voters from Secretary of State Michele Reagan ...................... 3 Voter Registration Information .................................................................. 4 Additional Voting Information .................................................................. 4 Early Voting ............................................................................................ 5 Military and Overseas Voters .................................................................. 5 Voter Accessibility ................................................................................... 6 Alternate Pamphlet Formats ..................................................................... 6 Polling Place/Vote Center Information ...................................................... 6 Identification (ID) Requirements at the Polls ............................................... 7 Provisional Ballots ................................................................................... 8 Become a Poll Worker ............................................................................. 8 County Election Officials .......................................................................... 10 Ballot Propositions Page Proposition 123 - Proposed amendment to the Arizona Constitution by the Legislature relating to education finance ..................... 12 Analysis by Legislative Council ................................................................. 15 Fiscal Impact Statement By Joint Legislative Budget Committee ................... 15 Arguments “For” Proposition 123 ............................................................. 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE Arguments “Against” Proposition 123 ....................................................... 34 Sample Ballot/Ballot Format for Proposition 123 ....................................... 49 Proposition 124 - Proposed amendment to the Arizona Constitution by the Legislature relating to public retirement systems ............................. 50 Analysis by Legislative Council .................................................................. 50 Fiscal Impact Statement By Joint Legislative Budget Committee ................... 51 Arguments “For” Proposition 124 ............................................................. 52 Arguments “Against” Proposition 124 ....................................................... 57 Sample Ballot/Ballot Format for Proposition 124 ....................................... 58 Polling Locations And Vote Centers Page Polling Locations and Vote Centers in Your County ..................................... 59 Ballot Proposition Voter’s Guide Page Removable Voter’s Guide ........................................................................ 79 ARGUMENT DISCLAIMER: State law requires the Office of the Secretary of State Published by Secretary of State Michele Reagan to publish EVERY argument filed both For AND Against ALL propositions that 1700 West Washington Street, 7th Floor will appear on the ballot at the May 17, 2016 Special Election. The opinions Phoenix, Arizona 85007-2888 expressed by those who choose to make their arguments part of this publicity 1-877-843-8683 pamphlet are those of the filer alone, and the Secretary of State does not take The Secretary of State is an a position in support of or opposition to any ballot measure. equal opportunity employer. 2 ARIZONA’S SPECIAL ELECTION GUIDE Special Election — May 17, 2016 Dear Arizona voter: anticipate this year to be one of the busiest election years in the history of Arizona. There will be four statewide elections conducted in 2016, which makes being a prepared, informed voter a priority in these important times. IThis is your publicity pamphlet for the May 17 Special Election. I hope you find it to be a valuable educational voting tool. This pamphlet also serves as your sample ballot. ARIZONA VOTERS TO A MESSAGE The pamphlet contains the following: 1. General information about voting. 2. Information about the propositions that will appear on the ballot, including the actual language of the measure followed by a description of what each measure does, and arguments for and against it. 3. A sample ballot/voter’s guide. Please keep in mind the following important dates: • Voter Registration Deadline: April 18. For information about your registration, please call your County Recorder’s office. A list of contact information for each County Recorder can be found on page 10. • Early Voting: April 20 - May 13. This is the period when early ballots are mailed to registered voters who request one. You may also vote early in person. Contact your County Recorder to request a ballot by mail. • Election Day: May 17. Polling Places/Vote Centers are open from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Some local governments also will be holding elections on May 17, so state and local elections could be combined on one ballot. Contact your County Election official if you have any questions. Thank you for taking the time to be an informed voter and participate in this Special Election. Sincerely, Michele Reagan Secretary of State CONNECT WITH THE ARIZONA SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: facebook.com/AZSecretaryOfState @SecretaryReagan www.youtube.com/user/AZSecState 3 ARIZONA’S SPECIAL ELECTION GUIDE Special Election — May 17, 2016 w VOTER REGISTRATION REGISTER ANYTIME BEFORE MIDNIGHT, APRIL 18, 2016 DEADLINE: April 18 is the registration deadline for the 2016 Special Election if you are not already registered to vote. REGISTER ONLINE: Register to vote online by using the EZ voter registration service and your valid Arizona driver’s license or nonoperating identification license. Visit www.servicearizona.com. PAPER REGISTRATION: Blank voter registration forms, which can be completed and returned to the Secretary of State’s office or your County Recorder’s office, are also available and can be obtained: 1.) From the Secretary of State’s website (www.azsos.gov) 2.) By calling the Secretary of State’s office at 1-877-THE-VOTE (1-877-843-8683) 3.) By contacting your County Recorder’s office (listed on page 10); or 4.) At other government offices and public locations throughout the state *Paper forms must be received by your County Recorder or the Secretary of State’s office BEFORE 5 p.m., April 18, 2016. Online registration is available through midnight on April 18. w ADDITIONAL ONLINE GENERAL INFORMATION VOTER SERVICES VISIT VOTER.AZSOS.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION The Secretary of State provides additional online services that will help Arizona citizens when voting. These services allow voters to: • Check their voter registration status • Check their polling location • Check their provisional ballot status • Check their early ballot status Please visit https://voter.azsos.gov. Also available online - unofficial election results starting at 8:00 p.m. on election night. Visit www.azsos.gov. 4 ARIZONA’S SPECIAL ELECTION GUIDE Special Election — May 17, 2016 w EARLY VOTING [VOTE BY MAIL & IN PERSON EARLY VOTING] VOTE ON YOUR OWN TIME Early voting dates to remember: Beginning April 20: Early ballots are mailed to voters on the Permanent Early Voting List and registered voters who request one. Registered voters may also vote early in person Election Mail is Non-Forwardable. If you are on the at designated early voting locations. To check if you are on the Permanent Early Voting List and wish to receive your early ballot Permanent Early Voting List or for information on early voting at an address different than your regular mailing address, contact locations, contact your county election official or visit https:// your County Recorder to request your early ballot be sent to the voter.azsos.gov. different address. May 6: Last day to request an early ballot from your County If you are NOT on the Permanent Early Voting List and would GENERAL INFORMATION Recorder. Requests must be made by 5 p.m. like to be on it, please contact your County Recorder. May 13: Presumptive last day to submit a voted early ballot by mail. 2.) One-Time Early Ballot Request If you are NOT on the Permanent Early Voting List, and would May 17: Election Day - Your voted early ballot must be received like to request a one-time early ballot from your County Recorder, by either your County Recorder’s office or ANY polling place/ you may do so by telephone, mail, or fax. Online early ballot vote center in your county by 7 p.m. requests are also available in certain counties. When contacting Any registered voter in Arizona may vote early by one of two your County Recorder to request an early ballot, make sure to ways: include: 1.) Permanent Early Voting List 1.) Your name and address used when registering to vote If you are on the Permanent Early Voting List, an early ballot 2.) Date of birth and state or country of birth will automatically be sent to the address your County Recorder 3.) The election for which the ballot is requested has on file. 4.) Address where you are temporarily residing (if applicable) Check to see if you are on the Permanent Early Voting List by 5.) Your signature (signatures are required for all early ballot visiting https://voter.azsos.gov. requests except when requesting online) Your County Recorder’s contact information may be found on Page 10. voter registration and early ballot request