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Arizona Repeal Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2026)
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| Topic Marijuana laws |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
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The Arizona Repeal Marijuana Legalization Initiative may be on the ballot in Arizona as an initiated state statute on November 3, 2026.
The initiative would repeal the majority of laws and regulations enacted by Proposition 207, which legalized the possession and use of marijuana for recreational purposes.[1]
Proposition 207 was established after voters approved the measure in 2020, with 60.03% voting to approve the measure.
The initiative would not criminalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. It would allow personal possession and consumption of one ounce or less of marijuana and would permit the possession of up to six marijuana plants for personal use. The initiative would repeal laws that permit and regulate retail sales of marijuana.[1]
Text of measure
Full text
The full text of the initiative can be read here.
Path to the ballot
Process in Arizona
An initiated state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statute. There are 21 states that allow citizens to initiate state statutes, including 14 that provide for direct initiatives and nine (9) that provide for indirect initiatives (two provide for both). An indirect initiated state statute goes to the legislature after a successful signature drive. The legislatures in these states have the option of approving the initiative itself, rather than the initiative appearing on the ballot.
In Arizona, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute is equal to 10 percent of the votes cast for the office of governor in the most recent gubernatorial election. Petitions can be circulated for up to 24 months. Signatures must be submitted four months prior to the election at which the measure is to appear. A simple majority is required for voter approval. Arizona requires a 60% vote to pass ballot measures to approve taxes.
The requirements to get initiated state statutes certified for the 2026 ballot:
- Signatures: 255,949 valid signatures are required.
- Deadline: The deadline to submit signatures is July 3, 2026.
Stage of this ballot initiative
Below is a timeline of the initiative:[2]
- December 17, 2025: American Encore submitted the initiative, and it was issued a serial number (I-04-2026) and approved to begin gathering signatures.
External links
See also
View other measures certified for the 2026 ballot across the U.S. and in Arizona.
Explore Arizona's ballot measure history, including
Understand how measures are placed on the ballot and the rules that apply.
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