The following is a partial list of Arizona ballot propositions. The initiative and referendum process in Arizona has been in use since Arizona attained statehood in 1912. The first initiative was passed the same year Arizona was granted statehood when on November 5, 1912, an initiative relating to women's suffrage was passed by a greater than two to one margin. The initiative process has long been a staple of Arizona politics, with 15 proposals appearing in the 1914 election, and recently in 2006 when voters were presented with 19. Prior to 1976, ballot propositions were not assigned a measure number. Since then, they have been identified by a 3-digit number. Ballot propositions beginning with "1" are initiatives and referendums to amend the state constitution, those beginning with "2" are initiatives to amend state statutes, and those beginning with "3" are referendums on acts to amend state statutes. 2020s 2022 2020 2010s 2018 2016 2014 2012 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 204 2010 2000s 2008 2006 Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums. Full text of each proposition is available here. 2004 Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums. 2002 Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums. 2000 Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums. 1990s 1998 1996 1994 Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums. 1992 1990 Shaded entries indicate citizen initiatives and referendums. 1912 to 1990 1988 Proposition 106, establishing English as the official state language passes by a narrow 50.5 to 49.5 margin. Later overturned by the Arizona Supreme Court as unconstitutional in 1998. The Arizona Constitution, Article XXVIII: Section 2. The official language of the state of Arizona is English. Section 3. A. Representatives of government in this state shall preserve, protect and enhance the role of English as the official language of the government of Arizona. Section 3. B. A person shall not be discriminated against or penalized in any way because the person uses or attempts to use English in public or private communication. Section 4. Official actions shall be conducted in English. Section 5. Rules of construction, clarifies that The constitution does not "prohibit" other communication. Section 1.notes the law does not apply to: (a) The teaching of or the encouragement of learning languages other than English. (b) Actions required under the federal individuals with disabilities education act or other federal laws. (c) Actions, documents or policies necessary for tourism, commerce