2018 General Election Ballot Measure Argument Portal

The Secretary of State's Office is pleased to introduce this Ballot Measure Argument Portal for the 2018 election cycle. The Portal is now the exclusive method for individuals, political committees, and organizations to submit arguments "for" and "against" various statewide initiatives, referenda, and legislative referrals that will appear in the Secretary of State's forthcoming publicity pamphlet. The publicity pamphlet will be mailed or emailed to each Arizona registered voter in October 2018.

To make argument submission easier than ever, online payment is now accepted and notarization is no longer required on a hard copy version of your argument.

On behalf of Secretary of State Michele Reagan, thank you for making your voice heard on these important measures.

Requirements

Fee: The fee for submitting a ballot measure argument is $75.00.

Deadline: Your argument must be submitted, and online payment must be received by the Secretary of State's Office, by 11:59 P.M. (MST) on July 11, 2018.

Preferred Internet Browser: We recommend using Chrome, Safari, or another internet browser other than the most recent version of Internet Explorer (unless you run Internet Explorer in compatibility mode).

Ballot Measure Proposition Number: Because proposition numbers have not been assigned, you may use the format “Proposition XXX,” “Proposition ____,” “Prop XXX,” or “Prop ____” to refer to the initiative or referendum you are submitting a ballot argument “for” or “against.” The Secretary of State’s Office will replace the “XXX” or blank with the assigned proposition number, if the measure qualifies for the ballot.

Refund Disclaimer: The initiatives listed below are proposed initiative measures that have been issued a serial number by the Secretary of State's Office. However, most initiatives will not qualify for the ballot because (1) the sponsoring organization will not end up filing the initiative with the Secretary of State's Office by the July 5, 2018 deadline; or (2) a filed initiative may not have sufficient signatures to qualify for the ballot after the Secretary of State and various County Recorders perform their statutory duties to review petition signatures in late July/early August. Moreover, an initiative, referendum, or legislative referral may be kept off the ballot due to a subsequent court challenge. However, state law requires all publicity pamphlet arguments (along with payment) to be submitted by July 11, 2018 notwithstanding the potential changes that could occur after you submit your argument.

The Secretary of State's Office will only print an argument in the publicity pamphlet if a measure will actually appear on the ballot, and the office will not be able to provide refunds (full or partial) for arguments that are ultimately never published. Accordingly, the Secretary of State's Office suggests you exercise discretion whether and when to submit an argument for a particular ballot measure.

Submit a Ballot Measure Argument

Fields marked with an asterisk are required and must be completed prior to clicking Proceed to Payment.

Name of Ballot Measure *

Please select the name of the ballot measure you are submitting an argument for or against.

Argument Type: *

Indicate if you are in support of the ballot measure ("for") or in opposition to the ballot measure ("against"). Please note, in the case of a referendum that begins with an "R," an argument "for" the referendum supports allowing the challenged law to go into effect, while an argument "against" the referendum constitutes an argument urging a citizen veto of the challenged law.

Argument Statement

A ballot measure argument may not exceed 300 words. Assuming the measure qualifies for the ballot, your argument will appear in the publicity pamphlet exactly as entered and therefore please ensure proper spelling, capitalization, and grammar prior to submission. Please note, any special formatting will be removed prior to publication in the publicity pamphlet.

How many people will be signing this argument?

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

Signer’s Information:

The signer is the person(s) who is being represented by the argument. The signer’s full name, title, organization and city of residence will appear in the publicity pamphlet.

First Name *

Last Name *

Signer Title

Signer Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

A sponsor is an individual, political committee, or organization paying for the argument (in whole or in part). A sponsor's name and title will also appear in the publicity pamphlet.

Also sponsor

If this argument was sponsored (paid for) by someone other than a signer designated above, how many non‐signing sponsors paid for the argument?

Acknowledgments

Cost *

The fee for submitting a ballot measure argument is $75.00.

Deadline *

I understand the argument must be submitted, and online payment must be received by the Secretary of State's Office, by 11:59 P.M. (MST) on July 11, 2018.

Refund Disclaimer *

By checking this box, I understand that the Secretary of State's Office will only print an argument in the publicity pamphlet if a measure will actually appear on the ballot, and the office will not be able to provide refunds (full or partial) for arguments that are ultimately never published.

Attestation *

I certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided about the signer(s) and sponsor(s) identified above is true and correct, and if not personally submitted by the signer(s) and/or sponsor(s), I have been authorized by each signer and/or sponsor to submit this ballot measure argument and publicly associate the signer(s) and/or sponsor(s) with that argument in the Secretary of State's general election publicity pamphlet.

Submitter’s Information:

Provide the name of the person who completed this submission on behalf of the signer(s) and/or sponsor(s).

First Name *

Last Name *

Submitter Title

Submitter Organization

Residential Address *

Apt/Suite

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Phone Number *

For questions: Please contact the Secretary of State’s Office at 602-542-8683 or [email protected].

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