2010 Ballot Initiatives

On November 2, 2010, only one of four marijuana-related ballot initiatives passed — Arizona's Proposition 203, drafted by MPP and spearheaded by MPP's campaign committee.

State Initiative Sponsored by MPP supports? Results
Arizona Proposition 203: Authorize the use of marijuana for people with debilitating medical conditions who obtain a written certification from a physician and create a regulatory system for establishing and licensing medical marijuana dispensaries. MPP's campaign committee, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project
 Yes  WIN
50.13%-49.87%
California Proposition 19: Allow people 21 years old or older to possess, cultivate, or transport marijuana for personal use. Permit local governments to regulate and tax commercial production and sale of marijuana to people 21 years old or older. Yes on 19/Tax Cannabis 2010, funded primarily by Oaksterdam University/Richard Lee. In addition, several other campaign committees and organizations donated to the effort, including the Drug Policy Alliance, Credo, and Students for Sensible Drug Policy.  Yes  LOSS
53.5%-46.5%
Oregon Measure 74: Establish medical marijuana supply system and assistance and research program; allow limited selling of marijuana. Yes on 74
 Yes

 LOSS
56%-44%

South Dakota
Initiated Measure 13: Authorize the possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana by and for persons with specified debilitating medical conditions registered with the Department of Health. Yes for Compassion, Yes on 13!
 Yes

 LOSS
63%-37%