2012 |
3 |
This proposed law would eliminate state criminal and civil penalties for the medical use of marijuana by qualifying patients. To qualify, a patient must have been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition, such as cancer, glaucoma, HIV-positive status or AIDS, hepatitis C, Crohn's disease, Par...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,914,747 |
63.3% |
No
|
1,108,904 |
36.7% |
Blanks |
160,545 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
3,184,196 |
See Details » |
|
2008 |
2 |
This proposed law would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties, to be enforced by issuing citations, and would exclude information regarding this civil offense from the state's criminal record information system. Offenders...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,949,704 |
65.2% |
No
|
1,038,523 |
34.8% |
Blanks |
114,768 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
3,102,995 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that replaces the state's restrictions on marijuana with a law that regulates the cultivation of and commerce in marijuana, by persons over the age of 21, in the same manner as laws that apply to the cultivation ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Essex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,740 |
57.0% |
No
|
7,357 |
43.0% |
Blanks |
2,614 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
19,711 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that replaces the state's restrictions on marijuana with a law that regulates the cultivation of and commerce in marijuana, by persons over the age of 21, in the same manner as laws that apply to the cultivation ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Essex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,970 |
61.4% |
No
|
4,377 |
38.6% |
Blanks |
2,082 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
13,429 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that replaces the state's restrictions on marijuana with a law that regulates the cultivation of and commerce in marijuana, by persons over the age of 21, in the same manner as laws that apply to the cultivation ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Essex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,732 |
57.3% |
No
|
6,514 |
42.7% |
Blanks |
2,826 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
18,072 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that replaces the state's restrictions on marijuana with a law that regulates the cultivation of and commerce in marijuana, by persons over the age of 21, in the same manner as laws that apply to the cultivation ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,599 |
59.8% |
No
|
5,787 |
40.2% |
Blanks |
2,606 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
16,992 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that replaces the state's restrictions on marijuana with a law that regulates the cultivation of and commerce in marijuana, by persons over the age of 21, in the same manner as laws that apply to the cultivation ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,913 |
61.7% |
No
|
4,293 |
38.3% |
Blanks |
2,595 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
13,801 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for legislation that replaces the state's restrictions on marijuana with a law that regulates the cultivation of and commerce in marijuana, by persons over the age of 21, in the same manner as laws that apply to retail and agric...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampshire |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,817 |
64.8% |
No
|
4,791 |
35.2% |
Blanks |
2,491 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
16,099 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
9 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Barnstable |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,062 |
73.0% |
No
|
5,209 |
27.0% |
Blanks |
2,723 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
21,994 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Norfolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,337 |
72.9% |
No
|
3,847 |
27.1% |
Blanks |
2,372 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
16,556 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
7 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Franklin |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,459 |
68.7% |
No
|
3,847 |
31.3% |
Blanks |
1,699 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
14,005 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,430 |
74.2% |
No
|
3,965 |
25.8% |
Blanks |
2,091 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
17,486 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,911 |
72.6% |
No
|
4,124 |
27.4% |
Blanks |
2,608 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
17,643 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Berkshire |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,307 |
74.3% |
No
|
3,212 |
25.7% |
Blanks |
2,590 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
15,109 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,092 |
71.8% |
No
|
4,363 |
28.2% |
Blanks |
2,588 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
18,043 |
See Details » |
|
2014 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,027 |
71.8% |
No
|
4,330 |
28.2% |
Blanks |
1,911 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
17,268 |
See Details » |
|
2012 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to repeal the federal prohibition of marijuana, so that states may regulate it as they choose?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
22nd Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,395 |
59.1% |
No
|
7,203 |
40.9% |
Blanks |
2,648 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
20,246 |
See Details » |
|
2012 |
5 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Middlesex and Suffolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
36,171 |
71.8% |
No
|
14,192 |
28.2% |
Blanks |
12,400 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
62,763 |
See Details » |
|
2012 |
6 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to repeal the federal prohibition of marijuana, so that states may regulate it as they choose?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex and Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
55,185 |
63.9% |
No
|
31,210 |
36.1% |
Blanks |
13,667 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
100,062 |
See Details » |
|
2012 |
6 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
53,734 |
73.6% |
No
|
19,243 |
26.4% |
Blanks |
14,028 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
87,005 |
See Details » |
|
2012 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon Congress to repeal the federal prohibition of marijuana, so that states may regulate it as they choose?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Essex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,032 |
67.7% |
No
|
6,219 |
32.3% |
Blanks |
4,191 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
23,442 |
See Details » |
|
2012 |
8 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Berkshire |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,346 |
71.8% |
No
|
5,252 |
28.2% |
Blanks |
2,939 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
21,537 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana for medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Norfolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,838 |
60.7% |
No
|
6,358 |
39.3% |
Blanks |
1,323 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
17,519 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana for medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Bristol |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,560 |
60.7% |
No
|
4,256 |
39.3% |
Blanks |
1,097 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
11,913 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana for medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Bristol |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,959 |
60.7% |
No
|
5,798 |
39.3% |
Blanks |
1,172 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
15,929 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate the taxation, cultivation, and sale of marijuana to adults?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Norfolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,486 |
53.0% |
No
|
8,414 |
47.0% |
Blanks |
2,202 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
20,102 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,996 |
66.3% |
No
|
6,099 |
33.7% |
Blanks |
2,587 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
20,682 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana for medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampden |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,996 |
56.3% |
No
|
6,216 |
43.7% |
Blanks |
1,236 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
15,448 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,875 |
69.1% |
No
|
3,073 |
30.9% |
Blanks |
1,065 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
11,013 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,859 |
62.2% |
No
|
6,004 |
37.8% |
Blanks |
1,714 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
17,577 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana for medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Worcester |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,998 |
62.2% |
No
|
6,071 |
37.8% |
Blanks |
1,908 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
17,977 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate the taxation, cultivation, and sale of marijuana to adults?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Essex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,390 |
56.4% |
No
|
7,262 |
43.6% |
Blanks |
1,946 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
18,598 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate the taxation, cultivation, and sale of marijuana to adults?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Essex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,898 |
56.2% |
No
|
5,366 |
43.8% |
Blanks |
1,395 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
13,659 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
7 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate the taxation, cultivation, and sale of marijuana to adults?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex and Norfolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
32,181 |
57.1% |
No
|
24,202 |
42.9% |
Blanks |
7,232 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
63,615 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with the written recommendation of their doctor or other registered caregiver, to possess and grow marijuana for the patient's medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,985 |
71.6% |
No
|
3,162 |
28.4% |
Blanks |
2,530 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
13,677 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Franklin |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,359 |
68.5% |
No
|
5,229 |
31.5% |
Blanks |
1,462 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
18,050 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess, grow, and purchase marijuana for medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Worcester |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,329 |
58.7% |
No
|
5,167 |
41.3% |
Blanks |
2,067 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
14,563 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with the written recommendation of their doctor or other registered caregiver, to possess and grow marijuana for the patient's medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Plymouth |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,121 |
57.5% |
No
|
8,229 |
42.5% |
Blanks |
1,929 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
21,279 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients, with the written recommendation of their doctor or other registered caregiver, to possess and grow marijuana for the patient's medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Plymouth |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,242 |
54.8% |
No
|
6,802 |
45.2% |
Blanks |
1,531 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
16,575 |
See Details » |
|
2010 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate the taxation, cultivation, and sale of marijuana to adults?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,892 |
54.2% |
No
|
7,508 |
45.8% |
Blanks |
1,550 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
17,950 |
See Details » |
|
2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Norfolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,372 |
72.8% |
No
|
6,125 |
27.2% |
Blanks |
1,880 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
24,377 |
See Details » |
|
2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Plymouth |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,267 |
71.3% |
No
|
6,155 |
28.7% |
Blanks |
1,853 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
23,275 |
See Details » |
|
2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
21st Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,154 |
70.5% |
No
|
5,915 |
29.5% |
Blanks |
2,289 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
22,358 |
See Details » |
|
2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,677 |
74.3% |
No
|
5,423 |
25.7% |
Blanks |
1,693 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
22,793 |
See Details » |
|
2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Norfolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,389 |
63.5% |
No
|
4,820 |
36.5% |
Blanks |
3,133 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
16,342 |
See Details » |
|
2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Plymouth |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,320 |
61.4% |
No
|
5,863 |
38.6% |
Blanks |
1,579 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
16,762 |
See Details » |
|
2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Plymouth |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,492 |
60.0% |
No
|
6,339 |
40.0% |
Blanks |
2,518 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
18,349 |
See Details » |
|
2006 |
5 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
37,432 |
66.9% |
No
|
18,505 |
33.1% |
Blanks |
8,036 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
63,973 |
See Details » |
|
2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Plymouth |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,784 |
70.0% |
No
|
5,902 |
30.0% |
Blanks |
1,542 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
21,228 |
See Details » |
|
2004 |
3 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Worcester |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,618 |
67.7% |
No
|
6,008 |
32.3% |
Blanks |
2,081 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
20,707 |
See Details » |
|
2004 |
3 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow the state to regulate the taxation, manufacture and sale of marijuana to adults 21 and older provided that outlets are state licensed, do not sell alcohol and are not within 500 yards of ...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,494 |
57.8% |
No
|
8,393 |
42.2% |
Blanks |
2,361 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
22,248 |
See Details » |
|
2004 |
3 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Berkshire |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,909 |
72.3% |
No
|
4,173 |
27.7% |
Blanks |
2,418 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
17,500 |
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|
2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Worcester |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,005 |
63.2% |
No
|
5,829 |
36.8% |
Blanks |
1,816 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
17,650 |
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|
2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote for legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring police to hold a person under 18 cited for possession until the person is released...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Norfolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,568 |
60.3% |
No
|
7,625 |
39.7% |
Blanks |
1,260 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
20,453 |
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|
2004 |
2 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Norfolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,791 |
70.5% |
No
|
4,506 |
29.5% |
Blanks |
4,562 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
19,859 |
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|
2004 |
2 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Worcester and Norfolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
48,739 |
68.3% |
No
|
22,611 |
31.7% |
Blanks |
6,742 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
78,092 |
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|
2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Plymouth |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,215 |
68.6% |
No
|
6,956 |
31.4% |
Blanks |
2,087 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
24,258 |
See Details » |
|
2004 |
1 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,551 |
75.6% |
No
|
4,705 |
24.4% |
Blanks |
1,911 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
21,167 |
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|
2004 |
1 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation, like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring police to hold a person under 18 cited for possession until the person is releas...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Essex and Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
36,505 |
64.9% |
No
|
19,752 |
35.1% |
Blanks |
8,275 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
64,532 |
See Details » |
|
2004 |
1 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation, like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring police to hold a person under 18 cited for possession until the person is releas...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Essex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
45,956 |
63.3% |
No
|
26,612 |
36.7% |
Blanks |
7,498 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
80,066 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Norfolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,538 |
61.3% |
No
|
5,388 |
38.7% |
Blanks |
2,395 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
16,321 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Norfolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,425 |
58.9% |
No
|
5,173 |
41.1% |
Blanks |
2,016 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
14,614 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation, like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring the police to hold a person under 18 who is cited for possession until th...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Essex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,397 |
59.6% |
No
|
5,681 |
40.4% |
Blanks |
1,379 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
15,457 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow licensed farmers in Massachusetts to grow cannabis hemp (a crop containing 1% or less THC, the active ingredient in marijuana) for legitimate agricultural and industrial purposes?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Franklin |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,965 |
52.2% |
No
|
5,471 |
47.8% |
Blanks |
1,106 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
12,542 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation, like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring the police to hold a person under 18 who is cited for possession until th...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Essex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,658 |
58.8% |
No
|
6,762 |
41.2% |
Blanks |
1,546 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
17,966 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Suffolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,646 |
69.9% |
No
|
2,436 |
30.1% |
Blanks |
3,528 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
11,610 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Norfolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,817 |
59.9% |
No
|
4,559 |
40.1% |
Blanks |
1,762 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
13,138 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Plymouth |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,467 |
59.9% |
No
|
6,339 |
40.1% |
Blanks |
1,897 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
17,703 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Suffolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,227 |
59.2% |
No
|
2,914 |
40.8% |
Blanks |
2,458 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
9,599 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
17th Suffolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,846 |
68.7% |
No
|
1,749 |
31.3% |
Blanks |
2,037 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
7,632 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Suffolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,202 |
66.6% |
No
|
2,109 |
33.4% |
Blanks |
2,473 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
8,784 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Worcester |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,647 |
58.2% |
No
|
4,783 |
41.8% |
Blanks |
1,534 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
12,964 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Worcester |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,409 |
58.6% |
No
|
5,230 |
41.4% |
Blanks |
1,549 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
14,188 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Worcester |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,298 |
58.8% |
No
|
4,420 |
41.2% |
Blanks |
1,762 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
12,480 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Suffolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,944 |
52.3% |
No
|
3,596 |
47.7% |
Blanks |
4,255 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
11,795 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Suffolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,923 |
55.8% |
No
|
3,907 |
44.2% |
Blanks |
3,918 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
12,748 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Suffolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,734 |
60.0% |
No
|
5,164 |
40.0% |
Blanks |
4,653 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
17,551 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Suffolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,672 |
58.3% |
No
|
2,627 |
41.7% |
Blanks |
3,314 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
9,613 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation, like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring the police to hold a person under 18 who is cited for possession until th...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,223 |
61.3% |
No
|
5,811 |
38.7% |
Blanks |
1,751 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
16,785 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
5 |
Shall the representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients with certain diseases, who have a written doctor's recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal use, until such time that the federal government pu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Worcester |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,717 |
61.5% |
No
|
4,197 |
38.5% |
Blanks |
1,566 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
12,480 |
See Details » |
|
2002 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,429 |
72.6% |
No
|
2,423 |
27.4% |
Blanks |
3,195 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
12,047 |
See Details » |
|
2000 |
9 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote for legislation making possession of marijuana a civil violation, like a traffic ticket instead of a criminal offense, and requiring the police to hold a person under 18 who is cited for possession until the person...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Essex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,481 |
62.0% |
No
|
7,023 |
38.0% |
Blanks |
4,404 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
22,908 |
See Details » |
|
2000 |
9 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a fine of no more than $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,883 |
67.4% |
No
|
4,781 |
32.6% |
Blanks |
3,408 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
18,072 |
See Details » |
|
2000 |
10 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow patients with certain diseases, who have a written doctor's recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal use, until such time as the federal governmen...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Barnstable |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,315 |
61.9% |
No
|
8,804 |
38.1% |
Blanks |
3,892 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
27,011 |
See Details » |
|
2000 |
9 OR 10 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a fine of no more than $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Middlesex |
Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
33,403 |
66.0% |
No
|
17,185 |
34.0% |
Blanks |
15,897 |
|
Total Votes Cast |
66,485 |
See Details » |
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