Alaska Measure 2, Marijuana Possession Criminalization Initiative (1990)
Alaska Measure 2 | |
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Election date |
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Topic Criminal sentencing and Drug crime policy |
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Status |
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Type Indirect initiated state statute |
Origin |
Alaska Measure 2 was on the ballot as an indirect initiated state statute in Alaska on November 6, 1990. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported classifying all marijuana possession as a criminal offense, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine. |
A "no" vote opposed classifying all marijuana possession as a criminal offense, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine. |
Election results
Alaska Measure 2 |
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Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
105,263 | 54.29% | |||
No | 88,644 | 45.71% |
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 2 was as follows:
“ | Under Alaska law it is currently legal for adults over 18 years old to possess under four ounces of marijuana in a home or other private place. The penalty for adults over 18 years old for possessing less than one ounce in public is a fine of up to $100. This initiative would change Alaska's laws by making all such possession of marijuana criminal, with possible penalties of up to 90 days in jail and/or up to a $1000 fine. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
An indirect initiated state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statute. While a direct initiative is placed on the ballot once supporters file the required number of valid signatures, an indirect initiative is first presented to the state legislature. Legislators have a certain number of days, depending on the state, to adopt the initiative into law. Should legislators take no action or reject the initiative, a second round of signatures is required to put the initiative on the ballot for voters to decide.
See also
Footnotes
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