Keeping Track of the 2022 Ballot Measures

Walter OlsonLast week I posted aboutelection ‐​related ballot measures in next week ’s vote, and in this post I’ll turn to measures on other subjects.More states are considering cannabis ‐​related measures this year than ever more. All five (Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota) move in the direction of legalization, but with differences in tax and regulatory handling. Chris Edwards has lately looked at thetax implications and Jeff Miron at some ofthe substance ( “More than a century of experience demonstrates that prohibition is a treatment far worse than the ‘disease’ it purports to cure.”). Five is also the number of states consideringabortion on the ballot next week (California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, and Vermont); Kansas voted in August.California voters are being asked to ban flavored tobacco products; Scott Shackfordexplains what might happen if they do. On a more libertarian note, Coloradans coulddecriminalize some psychedelic plants andmake alcohol delivery lawful over the long term rather than just on an emergency basis.Even asOregonians will vote on newgun controls,Iowa will decide whether to add a right to own and bear firearms to the state Constitution “and require strict scrutiny for any alleged violations of the right brought before a court. ”Arkansas will consider Issue 3, amending the state constitution to provide that “government shall not burden a person ’s freedom ...
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