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Idaho Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2026)
| Idaho Marijuana Legalization Initiative | |
|---|---|
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| Election date November 3, 2026 | |
| Topic Marijuana | |
| Status Cleared for signature gathering | |
| Type State statute | Origin Citizens |
The Idaho Marijuana Legalization Initiative may appear on the ballot in Idaho as an initiated state statute on November 3, 2026.
This measure would legalize the use, possession, and cultivation of cannabis for those 21 years of age or older.
Text of measure
Full text
The full text of the ballot measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
Process in Idaho
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 Idaho, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute is equal to 6% of the number of registered voters as of the state's last general election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
The requirements to get an initiated state statute certified for the 2026 ballot:
- Signatures: 70,725 valid signatures are required.
- Deadline: The deadline to submit signatures is May 1, 2026.
Stages of this ballot initiative
The following is the timeline of the initiative:[1]
- November 8, 2024: Kind Idaho filed the initiative text with the secretary of state.
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