Statement on Maricopa County Superior Court Ruling on Prop 208

Friday, March 11, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Statement on Maricopa County Superior Court Ruling on Prop 208

PHOENIX, ARIZONA—A major victory today for Arizona taxpayers, after a Maricopa County Superior Court judge permanently strikes down Prop 208 in its entirety.

The initiative misled Arizona voters by proposing a tax and spend hike that tried to get around the state's constitutional expenditure clause.

"Out-of-state special interests tried to deceive our voters," said Senate President Karen Fann (R-1). "We are thrilled that this job-killing tax hike won't go into effect. Now the state’s leaders can pursue important education funding while we craft next year’s budget."

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For more information, contact:

Kim Quintero

Director of Communications

Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus

kquintero@azleg.gov