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Limit Local Tax Rate on Groceries to 2% of Base Price and Require Voter Approval to Increase Tax Rate Measure
Limit Local Tax Rate on Groceries to 2% of Base Price and Require Voter Approval to Increase Tax Rate Measure
Arizona · November 3, 2026
What this measure does
Prohibit local government from imposing or increasing a tax on the sale of food items without voter approval and cap the tax rate at 2%
A yes vote means
Local governments can't tax groceries higher than 2% and must get voter approval to add or increase any grocery tax.
A no vote means
Local governments keep their current power to set and increase grocery taxes without voter approval.
Simple explanation
Right now, your city or county can add taxes to groceries without asking you first. This measure would put a speed limit on those taxes — capping them at 2% — and require local governments to get your permission before adding or raising grocery taxes. It's like requiring your landlord to ask your approval before raising rent above a certain amount.
Who's for it, who's against it
Source: Ballotpedia