Hallucinogenic mushrooms, cannabis and pit bulls: what laws the Americans approved in the elections

Several states have legalized marijuana, and Oregon has eased liability for possession of more serious drugs. What else did the Americans vote for on November 3, the newspaper said "Voice of America".

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The nationwide movement to weaken drug laws took a significant step on Tuesday.

Five more states have legalized the use of marijuana by adults, and voters in Oregon made it the first state to criminalize possession of small quantities of street drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.

Drug-related issues were included in ballots in 32 states among 120 proposed state laws and constitutional amendments.

The Oregon-backed initiative will allow people arrested with a small amount of hard drugs to escape trial and possible jail time if they pay a $ 100 fine and go through an addiction recovery program.

The proposal was supported by the Oregon Democratic Party and some medical and nursing associations.

Voters in New Jersey and Arizona have approved measures to legalize marijuana for people over the age of 21. South Dakota became the first state to have voters approved of the use of marijuana for both recreational and medical purposes.

Constituents in Montana have approved the legalization of recreational marijuana, and medical marijuana has been approved in Mississippi.

What else did they vote for

From a bill to legalize magic mushrooms in Oregon to legislation to replace the Confederate flag in Mississippi, approved local ballot measures made waves on election night 2020, writes New York Post.

Mississippi has a new flag

Mississippi has voted to replace the state flag, which features the Confederate stars and stripes. The new flag will feature flowers - a white magnolia, the Mississippi flower, surrounded by stars and the words "In God We Trust" on a dark blue background.

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The design, by local artist Rocky Vaughan, also features one diamond star that represents the Native Americans who lived in the state before the settlers arrived.

Oregon Legalizes Hallucinogenic Mushroom Therapy

Oregon became the first state to legalize the use of hallucinogenic mushrooms in therapy sessions.

The bill would allow trained “facilitators” to prescribe psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in mushrooms, to patients as a mental health treatment.

Regulatory details, including how to qualify as a therapist, will be developed over the next two years.

California voters side with Uber and Lyft on labor law

California voters decided that Uber and Lyft could further strip drivers of benefits, classifying them as independent contractors, not employees.

Under the new bill, companies will continue to operate as they do now, without granting workers full-time status, which allows them to receive sickness benefits, medical care and minimum wage protection.

Florida Adopts $ 15 An Hour Minimum Wage Law

Voters in Florida have gradually raised the minimum wage to $ 15 an hour through 2026, becoming the eighth state to pass such a law.

Amendment 2 increases the minimum wage from $ 8,56 to $ 10 per hour starting September 30, 2021, and then increases it by $ each year until 2026.

Denver voters lift city ban on pit bulls

Voters in Colorado have approved a measure to lift a 30-year ban on dog breeding.

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To keep a pit bull, residents must now obtain a license for their pit bull, which is limited to two per house. Also, every dog ​​must have a microchip.

Owners also have to pay a higher fee than other dogs.

Maryland voters approve of gambling

Voters in Maryland have approved a measure to legalize sports gambling in the state, paving the way for more tax revenue.

With the passage of the law, the state legislature was given the green light to begin drafting the sports gambling bill.

The industry will be subject to a 20 percent tax. The report says the majority of tax revenue — 19% — will go to education.

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Marijuana, abortion, weapons: what else do Americans vote for on election day

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