Section 2. Requiring this state to presereve, protect and enhance English

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Requiring this state to preserve, protect and enhance English

Summary: Repeal and replace old Article XXVIII, which was ruled unconstitutional

Election Date: November 7, 2006

Votes For Ratification: 1,114,273

Votes Against Ratification: 391,497

Percent for Ratification: 74%

Percent Against Ratification: 26%

Notes: Repealed and replaced all of Article XXVIII

Amendment Source: 2006 HCR 2036

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Requiring this state to presereve, protect and enhance English

This State and all political subdivisions of this State shall take all reasonable steps to preserve, protect and enhance the role of the English language as the official language of the State of Arizona.

Summary: New article; Providing that English is the official language of the state

Election Date: November 8, 1988

Votes For Ratification: 584,459

Votes Against Ratification: 572,800

Percent for Ratification: 51%

Percent Against Ratification: 49%

Notes: Held unconstitutional in Ruiz v. Hull, 191 Ariz. 441, 957 P.2d 984 (1998)

Amendment Source: 1988 Prop 106

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