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On November 2, voters in Arizona turned down both Propositions 301 and 302. If these propositions had passed, the state general fund would have received approximately $400 million to help close the current budget gap of about $900 million.
Proposition 301 – Transfer of Monies from the Land Conservation Fund
Proposition 301 would have transferred the balance of funds in the Land Conservation Fund to the state general fund. Over the past 11 years, this fund had appropriated $20 million for land conservation purposes.
Proposition 302 – Termination of “First Things First” and Transfer of Monies
Proposition 302 would have repealed the Early Childhood Development Health Program and transferred the balance of uncommitted funds into the state general fund. The Program is funded by a $0.80 tax on packs of tobacco products. According to a Budget Committee report, this program collected $170.9 million in revenues in 2008 and $174.5 million (projected) in 2009 leaving a balance $385 million.
When the legislature convenes in January, the current budget deficit will be one of the first topics to be addressed.
Source: P.L.A.N.
A NEW YEAR, A NEW LEGISLATURE
Another election cycle has come and gone, meaning there will be new legislative faces at the state capitol come January. Although the ballots cast on Election Day are unofficial until certified by the Secretary of State on November 29, the following are Phoenix’s legislators for the next two years:
District - Chamber - Name - Party
15 - Senate - Kyrsten Sinema - Democrat
15 - House of Representatives - Lela Alston - Democrat
15 - House of Representatives - Katie Hobbs - Democrat
UNDERSTANDING YOUR STATE LEGISLATURE
Two free workshops on Understanding Your State Legislature will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Goelet A.C. Beuf Senior Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, and from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave.
The workshops, presented by the city of Phoenix Office of Government Relations, will offer an overview of the state legislative process and how to become involved in decisions made at the state legislature. Tips also will be presented on effective lobbying techniques and information on how to use technology to track legislation.
The free workshops are offered to help demystify the legislative process and encourage public involvement from neighborhood groups and residents to create public policy. Seating is limited. To register for one of the workshops, call 602-256-4257 or visit http://phoenix.gov/intergov/workshop.
Source: City of Phoenix
State Senator Dst 15
100% (48 of 48) precincts reporting
Vote for 1 EV VOTES TOTAL VOTES % VOTES
DEM - SINEMA, KYRSTEN* 7,387 12,699 (61.93 %)
REP - THOMAS, BOB 4,508 7,805 (38.07 %)
State Rep Dst 15 (vote for 2)
100% (48 of 48) precincts reporting
Vote for 2 EV VOTES TOTAL VOTES % VOTES
DEM - ALSTON, LELA* 6,472 10,704 (29.04 %)
DEM - HOBBS, KATIE* 6,754 11,222 (30.44 %)
REP - CONDIT, CAROLINE B. 3,626 6,205 (16.83 %)
REP - YODER, PAUL 3,839 6,577 (17.84 %)
GRN - VALDEZ, LUISA EVONNE 477 938 (2.54 %)
NDP - WHITE, LES 680 1,218 (3.3 %)Source: Maricopa County
