Election Day is Tuesday and in four states, voters will have the opportunity to cast their thoughts on the future of marijuana legislation.
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Florida voters will see marijuana on their ballots. And in Massachusetts, where medical and recreational marijuana is already legal, voters will be weighing in on the possibility of legalizing psychedelics.
Here’s what to know about marijuana legislation and what each state is voting on this Election Day.
On the Florida ballot, Amendment 3 pertains to the legalization of recreational marijuana. Medical marijuana is already legal in the state.
Amendment 3 asks voters to consider a state constitutional amendment that would allow for the possession, purchase and use of marijuana for non-medical purposes by adults 21 and up. The amendment would also allow the Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers and other licensed state entities to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell and distribute marijuana products and accessories.
Under the amendment, adults 21 and up would be permitted to possess up to three ounces of marijuana and up to five ounces in the form of marijuana concentrate.
Learn more about Amendment 3: dos.elections.myflorida.com/initiatives/initdetail.asp?account=83475&seqnum=2
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On the Nebraska ballot, Initiative Measures 437 and 438 pertain to the legalization of medical marijuana. Medical and recreational marijuana are illegal in the state.
Initiative Measure 437 asks voters to consider a statute that would legalize the use, possession and acquisition of up to five ounces of cannabis for medical purposes, with a written recommendation from a health care provider.
Initiative Measure 438 asks voters to consider a statute that would legalize the possession, manufacture, distribution, delivery and dispensing of cannabis for medical purposes by registered private entities. The statute would also establish the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission to regulate the industry.
Learn more about Initiative Measure 437 and 438:sos.nebraska.gov/elections/2024-general-sample-ballots
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On the North Dakota ballot, Initiative Measure 5 pertains the legalization of recreational marijuana. Medical marijuana is already legal in the state.
Initiated Measure 5 asks voters to consider a new chapter of legislation that would allow the following:
Learn more about Initiated Measure 5:sos.nd.gov/elections/voter/ballot-measures/measures-ballot
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On the South Dakota ballot, InitiatedMeasure29 pertains to the legalization of recreational marijuana. Medical marijuana is already legal in the state.
Initiated Measure 29 asks voters to consider legislation that would allow the following:
Under the legislation, adults 21 and up would be permitted to possess up to two ounces of marijuana in a form other than concentrate or other marijuana products. It would also allow for the possession of up to six marijuana plants with no more than 12 plants per household.
Learn more about Initiated Measure 29: sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/general-information/default.aspx
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On the Massachusetts ballot, Question 4 pertains to the legalization of psychedelics. Medical and recreational marijuana are already legal in the state.
Question 4 asks voters about legislation that would allow the following:
Permitted “natural psychedelic substances” include two found in mushrooms (psilocybin and psilocyn) and three found in plants (dimethyltryptamine, mescaline and ibogaine). Adults 21 and up would be authorized to possess up to one gram of psilocybin, one gram of psilocyn, one gram of dimethyltryptamine, 18 grams of mescaline and and 30 grams of ibogaine. Adults 21 and up would also be permitted to grow psychedelic substances in a 12-foot-by-12-foot area in their homes.
Learn more about Question 4:sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/publications/information-for-voters-24/cover_2024.htm
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To date, psychedelics are only legal in Oregon and Colorado.
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