Arizona Proposition 301 (1998)
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1998 election results
| Arizona Proposition 301 Amendment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes or no | Percentage | |||
| Yes | 48.4% | |||
 No
| 51.6% | |||
| Total votes | 100% precincts | |||
Text of the proposal
The language that appeared on the ballot:
Referendum of an act which provides that for 1st or 2nd convictions for possession/use of marijuana, dangerous or narcotic drugs, a person shall be probation eligible unless previously convicted of 2 or more felonies, a violent or dangerous offense; shall receive probation if the person has one drug possession/use conviction or no prior felonies.
A "yes" vote shall have the effect of providing that a person convicted of a 1st or 2nd offense of possession or use of marijuana or dangerous or narcotic drugs shall be eligible for probation unless previously convicted of 2 or more prior felonies or of a violent or dangerous offense, and the person shall be placed on probation if the person has 1 drug possession or use conviction or no prior felonies.
A "no" vote shall have the effect of retaining the requirement that a person convicted of a 1st or 2nd offense of possession or use of marijuana or dangerous or narcotic drugs shall be placed on probation unless the person was previously convicted of a violent offense.
