Initiatives and the Evolving Ohio Constitution by Kelly May https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/zugydr162dc 5.1 progress monitor en-us 2017-11-16 00:50:19 UTC 2017-11-16 01:15:30 UTC hello@padlet.com What is an initiative? kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/zugydr162dc/wish/207487603 In terms of politics, it is a process in which citizens are enabled to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statues and/ or amendments to the ballot.]]> 2017-11-16 00:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/zugydr162dc/wish/207487603 Facts about initiatives kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/zugydr162dc/wish/207487864
  • First state to adopt initiatives was South Dakota in 1898.
  • A total of 24 states have adopted the initiative process.
  • No states have the exact same requirements for initiatives to make the ballot.
    • ]]>     2017-11-16 00:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/zugydr162dc/wish/207487864     Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative, issue 3 (2015) kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/zugydr162dc/wish/207488482
  • An Ohio initiated constitutional amendment added to the November 2015 ballot.
  • Would allow for 10 companies with exclusive rights to grow the drug for medical and recreational use.
  • Issue 3 was accompanied by Issue 2 which addressed the problem of monopolies.


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  • Anyone over the age of 21 with a valid state license could use, possess, cultivate, and share up to 8 ounces of marijuana. 
  • This also includes the possession of four flowering marijuana plants.
  • Anyone over the age of 21 years old using marijuana for recreational use can purchase, possess, transport, use, and share up to one ounce of marijuana. 
  • Anyone with a certified debilitating medical condition can use medical marijuana.

    • ]]>     2017-11-16 01:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/zugydr162dc/wish/207489497     For Issue 3/2 kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/zugydr162dc/wish/207490291
  • Argue the initiative authorizes non-profit organizations dispensaries.
  • This includes Ohio doctors who can prescribe medical marijuana for anyone who suffer from a wide variety of conditions.
  • Argue that it would create jobs and create tax revenue.
  • Argue that due to the only 10 companies being allowed to operate, the whole situation would be tightly monitored allowing for safety.

    • ]]>     2017-11-16 01:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/zugydr162dc/wish/207490291     Against Issue 3/2 kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/zugydr162dc/wish/207490926
  • Creates a monopoly for a small group of wealthy investors.
  • Could put children at risk of accidental ingestion of marijuana products.
  • Would increase the presence of marijuana in Ohio.


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