Proposition 317 — Referred to the People by the Legislature Relating to the Arizona Department Of Homeland Security

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026

What it does
Official title: AMENDING TITLE 41, CHAPTER 41, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 41-4256. Descriptive title: DECLARES THAT DRUG CARTELS ARE TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS; DIRECTS THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO DO EVERYTHING IN ITS AUTHORITY TO ADDRESS DRUG CARTELS.
A YES vote means
A “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) declaring drug cartels as terrorist organizations and directing the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to do everything in its authority to address threats posed by drug cartels; (2) defining “drug cartel” to mean an ongoing formal or informal association of persons engaged in human smuggling, drug trafficking, or any act defined as terrorism under Arizona law; and (3) clarifying that this measure does not support an alien’s asylum claim.
A NO vote means
A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current laws relating to terrorism and the Arizona Department of Homeland Security.
Needed to pass
A simple majority
Put on the ballot by
the Legislature

Official text: source

See every race and measure on your ballot in Arizona, from your address. Your address stays in your browser.Look up my ballot

Also on Arizona ballots

All Arizona races and measures →