Friday's approval of the $3.5 billion Arizona school funding plan is putting legislative Democrats in a difficult position.
Virtually every Democrat voted against the package, detailing what they see as a series of flaws. But it passed anyway.
Now it's up to voters to decide at a special election in May. That means they will have to decide what to tell constituents they should do.
Sen. Steve Farley said he is hoping the problem will take care of itself. He said the Republican majority may have to amend the plan in January when voters take a closer look at things like a provision which could force schools to actually give back some of their state aid.
"I think people are going to see that and think, 'why is it in there, what's going on?' And that could kill the whole package. So I think we have a chance of amending out some of the bad stuff," Farley said.
Farley won't say what he will recommend if changes are not made. House Minority Leader Eric Meyer also is hoping for amendments in January.
"And, if there's not, we're kind of in a tough spot. And our classroom teachers, our students, they need the dollars. It's going to be hard to say no," said Farley.
Senate Minority Leader Katie Hobbs said if constituents ask for her advice, she would tell them of her concerns — and then tell them to use their own judgment.
"I don't see myself actively opposing it. I can't imagine any organized group opposing it," Farley said.
But Gov. Doug Ducey, who supports the deal, said when he signed the package he is leaving nothing to chance.
"We are going to mount a well-funded, well-organized campaign made up of a diverse and bipartisan coalition of Arizona citizens," said Ducey.