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Alaska 1998 ballot measures
- Six measures were approved, while one was defeated.
- Two measures were legislatively-referred constitutional amendments
- Five measures were indirect initiated state statutes.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Measure 2 | Marriage | Marriage is only valid between a man and a woman | |
| LRCA | Measure 3 | Admin of gov't | Changes the name, power and membership of the reapportionment board | |
| IndISS | Measure 5 | Environment | Prohibit billboards | |
| IndISS | Measure 6 | Admin of gov't | Makes "English" the official language | |
| IndISS | Measure 7 | Term limits | Requires lawmakers to make a term limits pledge | |
| IndISS | Measure 8 | Marijuana | Allows the medical use of marijuana | |
| IndISS | Measure 9 | Animal Rights | Prohibits trapping wolves with snares | |
Historical note: From 1960, the first year Alaskans voted on an initiative, through 1998, Alaskans considered a total of 29 statewide initiatives, approving 17 and rejecting 12.
See also
- 1998 ballot measures
- List of Alaska ballot measures
- Alaska Legislature
- List of ballot measures by state
- Laws governing the initiative process in Alaska
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