We read the legalese so you don't have to. Prop Plain translates complex Arizona and Pima County ballot measures into clear, plain English. Empowering your vote with clarity.
Clear breakdowns of the statewide measures on your 2026 ballot, alongside the recommended votes from our source guide.
Prohibits state and local governments from creating any tax or fee based on how many miles you drive. It also bans them from enacting rules to monitor or limit your vehicle miles traveled without your explicit consent.
Amends the constitution to stop government agencies and public education institutions from requiring individuals to endorse preferential treatment based on race/ethnicity, and bans public funds for offices promoting these frameworks.
Changes state law to explicitly state that only U.S. citizens may vote in AZ elections. It bans foreign national campaign contributions, requires government-issued ID to cast a ballot, and guarantees on-site vote tabulation.
Caps local grocery sales taxes at a maximum of 2% and prohibits local governments from imposing or increasing taxes on food sales without direct voter approval.
Formally declares drug cartels as terrorist organizations under state oversight and requires the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to use all available authority to combat them.
Requires schools and athletic associations to restrict restrooms, locker rooms, and showers to spaces designated strictly for a person's biological sex at birth. Removes provisions allowing mixed-sex participation in female sports.
Stops the state and local entities from installing new automated photo traffic enforcement systems (such as speed or signal cameras) and requires local governments with existing systems to get voter approval to keep using them.
Requires large school districts (over 7,500 students or located in counties with over 500k residents) to dedicate at least 60% of their operational budget to direct classroom instruction expenses as defined by the auditor general.
These local measures directly impact community infrastructure, spending limits, and services in your area.
Establishes a franchise agreement with Tucson Electric Power (TEP). Critics note that a tied side agreement takes effect if passed, potentially carrying over elements from previously rejected local policy proposals (like the local "Green New Deal").
Extends an existing 0.1% city sales tax for 20 more years (January 2028 to December 2047) to fund the zoo. Opponents cite maintaining this tax while Tucson already faces high overall tax rates, suggesting city funding could suffice.
Authorizes the Amphitheater school district to sell surplus school properties to fund needed capital improvements.
Authorizes roughly $250 million in bonds for career-training programs through property taxes. Opponents note a lack of required audits proving tangible results for a program cost approximately 4 times higher than the 2025 amount.
Authorizes PCC to borrow up to $250 million via general-obligation bonds paid through local property taxes in a county already experiencing high property tax pressure.
Pima County Expenditure Base Adjustment
The County seeks to raise its state-imposed spending limit ceiling by an "adjustment" of over $610 million (a nearly 75% increase) from $817 million to roughly $1.43 billion. This permanent adjustment bypasses ongoing taxpayer check-ins.
"While the structural formula is outdated, a permanent 75% expansion asks for more unvetted trust than the stated need actually justifies. It solves for 'never having to ask again' rather than an identified shortfall."
AI Recommendation: Revise and Resubmit at a realistic 10-20% scale with clearer fiscal guardrails and a defined review mechanism.