While the majority of the world was watching the Trump vs. Biden showdown, cannabis advocates were counting votes on cannabis legislation in five American states.
Here’s a brief overview of what each state voted on, and who won.
Arizona
Voters in Arizona voted on Proposition 207, which:
- Legalises the recreational use of cannabis for adults over 21.
- Allows people to grow 6 pot plants.
- Introduces a 19% tax on cannabis.
- Allows cannabis “criminals” to apply for expungement.
Proposition 207 passed with 59.80% of the votes.
Montana
Montana was voting on Measure I-190, which:
- Legalises recreational cannabis use.
- Allows people to grow 4 pot plants.
- Introduces a 20% tax on cannabis.
- Allows cannabis “criminals” to apply for expungement.
Measure I-190 passed with 56.58% of the vote.
New Jersey
New Jersey votes on Public Question 1, legalising cannabis for adults 21+ and creating a Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
Public Question 1 passed with 66.97%.
South Dakota
South Dakota voted on two pieces of legislation, Amendment A and Measure 26. Measure 26 legalises medical cannabis, while Amendment A:
- Legalises recreational cannabis for adults 21+.
- Allows people to grow 3 cannabis plants if they have no local cannabis retailers.
- Introduces a 15% sales tax.
Amendment A passed with 54.18% of the votes and Measure 26 passed with 69.93% of the votes.
Mississippi
Mississippi voted on Ballot Measure 1 and Initiative 65. Ballot Measure 1 legalised the recreational use of cannabis, while Initiative 65 legalised the medical use of cannabis.
Ballot Measure 1 passed with 68.92% of the votes and Initiative 65 passed with 75.56%.
Here’s an image overview with a brief summary of all the changes:
