Arizona Proposition 100 (2010)
Encyclopedia
Proposition 100 is a ballot measure to temporarily raise the Arizona
state sales tax
by 1 cent per dollar, with the proceeds going to education, health and human services, and public safety. The measure passed. The measure adds to Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Arizona
. Included in the constitutional amendment is a clause which automatically repeals the tax on May 31, 2013. Two-thirds of any revenue is designated for primary
and secondary education
, while one-third of the revenue is designated for both health and human services and public safety.
The ballot measure is a referendum which was voted on in a special election, May 18, 2010. The Arizona state sales tax was raised from 5.6% to 6.6% until 2013, at which point it would be automatically repealed.
has supported the bill.
, University of Arizona
, and Northern Arizona University
, are estimated to face an additional budget cut of $107 million if Prop. 100 fails, along with $15 million cut to community colleges.
Critics of Prop. 100, which include the West Valley Tea Party Patriots
and the National Federation of Independent Businesses, argue that higher taxes will take away freedom. Americans for Prosperity, a taxpayer advocacy group, argues that the proposition is not enough to cover the state deficit and projects 10-11% cuts in K-12 education if Prop. 100 fails.
The Arizona Republic
, in an unsigned editorial, has noted some groups traditionally opposing tax increases, such as the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Arizona Tax Research Association, are supporting Prop. 100. Prop. 100 is opposed by both Arizona Senators, Jon Kyl
and John McCain
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
state sales tax
Sales tax
A sales tax is a tax, usually paid by the consumer at the point of purchase, itemized separately from the base price, for certain goods and services. The tax amount is usually calculated by applying a percentage rate to the taxable price of a sale....
by 1 cent per dollar, with the proceeds going to education, health and human services, and public safety. The measure passed. The measure adds to Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Arizona
Arizona Constitution
The Constitution of the State of Arizona is the governing document and framework for the U.S. state of Arizona. The current constitution is the first and only adopted by the state of Arizona.-History:...
. Included in the constitutional amendment is a clause which automatically repeals the tax on May 31, 2013. Two-thirds of any revenue is designated for primary
Primary education
A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
and secondary education
Secondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
, while one-third of the revenue is designated for both health and human services and public safety.
The ballot measure is a referendum which was voted on in a special election, May 18, 2010. The Arizona state sales tax was raised from 5.6% to 6.6% until 2013, at which point it would be automatically repealed.
History
The resolution to put Prop. 100 on the ballot was passed on February 4, 2010, in the legislature as Senate Concurrent Resolution 1001 in the sixth special session of the 49th Arizona Legislature. The bill to hold the special election was sponsored by seven senators, four Republicans and three Democrats. The final vote was 20 to 8, with two members vacant. Arizona Governor Jan BrewerJan Brewer
Janice Kay "Jan" Brewer is the 22nd and current Governor of the U.S. state of Arizona and a member of the Republican Party. She is the fourth woman, and third consecutive woman, to hold the office...
has supported the bill.
Results
Controversy
The effects the passage of Prop. 100 are disputed. The Arizona Education Network, a nonpartisan education advocacy organization, estimated 15-20% of primary and secondary classroom teachers are likely to be eliminated if Prop. 100 fails. Economic analysis indicated passage will help save 13,000 jobs in both private and public sectors of the economy. Arizona's three state universities, Arizona State UniversityArizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
, University of Arizona
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
, and Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University is a public university located in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and has 39 satellite campuses in the state of Arizona. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees.As of...
, are estimated to face an additional budget cut of $107 million if Prop. 100 fails, along with $15 million cut to community colleges.
Critics of Prop. 100, which include the West Valley Tea Party Patriots
Tea Party Patriots
Tea Party Patriots is an American political organization that promotes "fiscally responsible" activism as part of the Tea Party movement. It claims to have over 1,000 local chapters...
and the National Federation of Independent Businesses, argue that higher taxes will take away freedom. Americans for Prosperity, a taxpayer advocacy group, argues that the proposition is not enough to cover the state deficit and projects 10-11% cuts in K-12 education if Prop. 100 fails.
The Arizona Republic
The Arizona Republic
The Arizona Republic is a daily newspaper published in Phoenix. Circulated throughout Arizona, it is the state's largest newspaper. Since 2000, it has been owned by the Gannett newspaper chain. It was ranked tenth in US daily newspapers by circulation in 2007.-Early years:The newspaper was founded...
, in an unsigned editorial, has noted some groups traditionally opposing tax increases, such as the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Arizona Tax Research Association, are supporting Prop. 100. Prop. 100 is opposed by both Arizona Senators, Jon Kyl
Jon Kyl
Jon Llewellyn Kyl is the junior U.S. Senator from Arizona and the Senate Minority Whip, the second-highest position in the Republican Senate leadership. In 2010 he was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world for his persuasive role in the Senate.The son...
and John McCain
John McCain
John Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....