Arizona Constitution

Advocacy groups are suing to remove five of ten GOP-proposed ballot measures in Arizona, including ones targeting trans students and diversity initiatives. The lawsuits argue the measures are misleading and violate the state constitution's single-subject rule. The Will of the People PAC claims the proposals discriminate and mislead voters.

The Arizona Supreme Court upheld most challenges to Proposition 211, a voter-approved law requiring donor disclosure for political spending, but allowed a free speech challenge to proceed. Opponents, including the Center for Arizona Policy and Arizona Free Enterprise Club, argue donor disclosure violates Arizona’s constitution by chilling free speech, while proponents maintain the law complies with state constitutional protections.

A proposed Arizona constitutional amendment targeting the Arizona Education Association includes language that could ban all public sector unions, including police and firefighter unions, from negotiating employment terms. Critics warn this could invalidate existing labor agreements for government workers statewide.

Attorney General Kris Mayes seeks to remove David Marshall from the Navajo County recorder position, claiming his appointment violates the Arizona Constitution. Mayes argues Marshall, who was elected to the state legislature in 2024 and sworn in January 2025, cannot hold another public office during his legislative term. Marshall resigned his legislative seat before being appointed as recorder, but Mayes contends the constitutional restriction applies until his term ends in 2027.