I'm wondering about the chances of the Marijuana proposal passing in Michigan

[Siwsan]

I am cautiously optimistic. A nice edible, just before bedtime, might help me actually be able to sleep for more than a few hours.

STATE PROPOSAL 18-1

A proposed initiated law to authorize and legalize possession, use and cultivation of marijuana products by individuals who are at least 21 years of age and older, and commercial sales of marijuana through state-licensed retailers


This proposal would:
· Allow individuals 21 and older to purchase, possess and use marijuana and marijuana-infused edibles, and grow up to 12 marijuana plants for personal consumption.
· Impose a 10-ounce limit for marijuana kept at residences and require amounts over 2.5 ounces be secured in locked containers.
· Create a state licensing system for marijuana businesses and allow municipalities to ban or restrict them.
· Permit retail sales of marijuana and edibles subject to a 10% tax, dedicated to implementation costs, clinical trials, schools, roads, and municipalities where marijuana businesses are located.
· Change several current violations from crimes to civil infractions.

[workinclasszero]

1. I bet it passes

and brings a lot of democratic voting younger folks to the polls.

In redstate Missouri we get to vote on medical MJ. I hope is passes...baby steps you know?

I still can't believe it made it to the ballot in this damn Trump country.

[Siwsan]

3. I signed the petition AGES ago

With so much going on, I lost track. Then I downloaded my sample ballot, today. Also an anti-gerrymandering proposal that sounds like it has great support.

Proposal 18-2
This proposed constitutional amendment would:
· Create a commission of 13 registered voters randomly selected by the Secretary of State:
- 4 each who self-identify as affiliated with the 2 major political parties; and
- 5 who self-identify as unaffiliated with major political parties
· Prohibit partisan officeholders and candidates, their employees, certain relatives, and lobbyists from serving as commissioners
· Establish new redistricting criteria including geographically compact and contiguous districts of equal population, reflecting Michigan's diverse population and communities of interest. Districts shall not provide disproportionate advantage to political parties or candidates.
· Require an appropriation of funds for commission operations and commissioner compensation.

[workinclasszero]

6. "Also an anti-gerrymandering proposal"

Yes! Isn't that great!?

[roamer65]

2. I saw a Detroit Free Press poll showing 56 pct support.

They are predicted it to pass handily along with 18-3.

18-2 had 48 percent support, but had not passed the threshold where the paper would make a prediction.

I am voting yes on all 3.

My prediction is that we will become the 10th state to legalize recreational MJ.

[Siwsan]

4. I'm a yes on all 3 proposals, too

Fingers crossed!

[roamer65]

5. Mine are 2.

Yes on all 3, straight ticket Dem and voting for the Dem preferred MI Supreme Court candidates.

[workinclasszero]

7. I think its been decriminalized in Ann Arbor for ages if I remember right

About time the rest of the state caught up!