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Alaska 1990 ballot measures
In 1990, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Alaska on August 28 and November 6.
- Three measures were indirect initiated state statutes.
- One measure was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Two measures (50%) were approved and two (50%) were defeated.
On the ballot
August 28, 1990
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure 1 | Business; Railways | Amend laws governing the Alaska Railroad to limit its operations to within Alaska |
|
31,612 (23%) |
107,269 (77%) |
|
| Measure 2 | Gambling; Administrative organization | Create the Alaska Gambling Board and issue licenses for gambling operations with local approval. |
|
50,446 (36%) |
90,827 (64%) |
November 6, 1990
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure 1 | Budget stabilization | Create the Budget Reserve Fund |
|
124,280 (66%) |
63,307 (34%) |
|
| Measure 2 | Criminal sentencing; Marijuana; Drug crime | Classify all marijuana possession as a criminal offense, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine. |
|
105,263 (54%) |
88,644 (46%) |
See also
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