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Alaska Measure 3, Prohibition on Bear Baiting Initiative (2004)
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| Topic Hunting regulations |
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| Type Indirect initiated state statute |
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Alaska Measure 3 was on the ballot as an indirect initiated state statute in Alaska on November 2, 2004. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported making it illegal for a person to bait or intentionally feed a bear to hunt, photograph, or view a bear. |
A "no" vote opposed making it illegal for a person to bait or intentionally feed a bear to hunt, photograph, or view a bear. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 130,648 | 43.26% | ||
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171,338 | 56.74% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 3 was as follows:
| “ | BALLOT MEASURE NO. 3 Prohibiting Bear Baiting or Feeding 03BEAR This bill would make it illegal for a person to bait or intentionally feed a bear to hunt, photograph, or view a bear. A person could not feed a bear on purpose or use any item or substance, including food or other edible matter to entice a bear into an area, or to stay in an area. A person who violates this law would be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one-year imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000. Should this initiative become law? YES NO | ” |
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.
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