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South Dakotans say no to medical marijuana and yes to smoking ban
November 2, 2010
By Bailey Ludlam
PIERRE, South Dakota: As of about 11:30 pm CT, two of the South Dakota proposed measures have been approved, while two were defeated. Two of the most debated - Referred Law 12 and Initiated Measure 13 - faced different fates this election year. Referred Law 12, the state's Smoking Ban Referendum, was overwhelmingly approved by voters with 62% of the vote. On the other hand, Initiated Measure 13, one of only a handful of medical marijuana measures, was defeated by 64%.[1][2]
Below is a summary of the measures that appeared on the ballot and their outcome according to unofficial election results. Click on each measure for more details.[3] November 2, 2010
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment K | Election administration; Labor; Constitutional rights | Authorize a vote by secret ballot in elections |
|
241,896 (79%) |
63,783 (21%) |
|
| Amendment L | Restricted-use funds | Authorize a reduction of mandatory annual transfers from the cement plant trust fund to the state’s general fund |
|
114,321 (41%) |
167,594 (59%) |
|
| Initiative 13 | Marijuana | Authorize the possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana for people registered with the South Dakota Department of Health |
|
115,667 (37%) |
199,552 (63%) |
|
| Referendum 12 | Tobacco; Smoking | Prohibit smoking tobacco products in certain public places and require violators to be informed of this ban |
|
204,160 (64%) |
113,011 (36%) |
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