Arizona Proposition 316: Municipal Transaction Privilege Tax (groceries)
On the November 3, 2026 ballot. Ask the guide what a yes vote and a no vote would each do, in the official wording.
The question on the ballot
Descriptive title: RETROACTIVELY PROHIBITS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM ADOPTING OR INCREASING A TAX ON GROCERIES WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL AND SETS A MAXIMUM RATE OF 2%. A “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) retroactively prohibiting local governments from adopting or increasing a tax on groceries from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027; and (2) after that time, prohibiting local governments from adopting or increasing a tax on groceries without voter approval and limiting any new or increased tax to a maximum rate of 2%. A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current laws relating to local government taxation.
Where, when and how to vote
The guide doesn't answer these. The current, official answers are with Arizona Secretary of State — Elections Division.