Proposal Granting Idaho Legislature Full Control over Drug Legalization Fails
The amendment trailed 69-31 with about 32% of ballots counted, according to The Associated Press, as advocates called it a victory for citizen-led ballot access.
- On Tuesday, Idaho voters rejected HJR 4, a constitutional amendment that would have barred citizens from using ballot initiatives to legalize marijuana and consolidated authority exclusively within The Legislature.
- Lawmakers placed HJR 4 on the ballot in response to activist efforts to legalize medical marijuana; Sen. Scott Grow, who led the legislative effort, argued the industry prioritizes profit over public health.
- The Senate State Affairs Committee claimed legalization leads to "increased cartel activity, development of black market marijuana production, human trafficking, and increased crime rates," though 83 percent of likely voters support medical cannabis legalization.
- NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano described the proposal as "anti-democracy," while Marijuana Policy Project director Adam Smith said voters "scored a major victory for citizen-led advocacy and common sense by soundly rejecting HJR 4."
- Despite the rejection of HJR 4, Idahoans currently face some of the nation's most restrictive cannabis laws; meanwhile, The Natural Medical Alliance failed to qualify a separate medical cannabis initiative for the ballot this year.
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Proposal granting Idaho Legislature full control over drug legalization fails
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho voters have rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have given the Idaho Legislature sole authority to legalize marijuana and other substances, according to unofficial election results. As of publication, House Joint Resolution 4 (HJR 4) failed after more than 66% of voters opted against the measure, with 36 of Idaho's 44 counties reporting. House Joint Resolution 4 would have given state legislators e…
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Idaho voters rejected a proposed amendment to the Idaho Constitution that would have taken away Idahoans’ rights to legalize marijuana or other drugs, according to the Associated Press.
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Idaho voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have restricted their own ability to legalize marijuana in the future. The proposed constitutional amendment was trailing by a 69-31 margin on Tuesday night, with an estimated 32 percent of ballots counted, according to The Associated Press. If approved, the measure would have made it so […]
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