In November 2020, voters in the U.S. state of Oregon passed Ballot Measure 110,[2] "[reclassifying] possession/penalties for specified drugs".[3] It reclassifies possession of drugs including heroin, methamphetamine, PCP, LSD and oxycodone as a Class E civil violation.[4] The Drug Policy Alliance, a New York-based non-profit organization was behind the measure[4] and the measure also received financial support from the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative.[5]
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Addiction Recovery Centers: Provides statewide addiction/recovery services; marijuana taxes partially finance; reclassifies possession/penalties for specified drugs. | |||||||||||||
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 Results by county Yes: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No: 50–60% 60-70% | |||||||||||||
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The new law aimed to reverse racial disparities in policing, and was projected to reduce black arrests by 94%.[6]
The new law came into effect on February 1, 2021.[7]
In 2024, the measure was significantly amended by House Bill 4002, which repealed the drug decriminalization portion in response to growing public backlash against said component. The bill, however, retains the provision of expanded access to drug addiction treatment using cannabis tax dollars. Starting September 1, 2024, possession of hard drugs became classified as a criminal misdemeanor outside of the regular A-E categorization system, carrying a sentence of up to 6 months of jail, which may be waived if the convictee enters into mandatory drug treatment.[8][9]
Results by county
edit| County | Yes | Votes | No | Votes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | 37.61 | 3,590 | 62.39 | 5,956 | 9,546 |
| Benton | 65.50 | 33,169 | 34.50 | 17,467 | 50,636 |
| Clackamas | 53.73 | 132,382 | 46.27 | 113,993 | 246,375 |
| Clatsop | 58.45 | 13,509 | 41.55 | 9,602 | 23,111 |
| Columbia | 50.55 | 15,765 | 49.45 | 15,425 | 31,190 |
| Coos | 45.24 | 16,050 | 54.76 | 19,426 | 35,476 |
| Crook | 36.46 | 5,443 | 63.54 | 9,487 | 14,930 |
| Curry | 52.47 | 7,528 | 47.53 | 6,820 | 14,348 |
| Deschutes | 55.93 | 67,296 | 44.07 | 53,035 | 120,331 |
| Douglas | 42.05 | 26,123 | 57.95 | 36,000 | 62,123 |
| Gilliam | 39.88 | 455 | 60.12 | 686 | 1,141 |
| Grant | 36.65 | 1,626 | 63.35 | 2,811 | 4,437 |
| Harney | 31.92 | 1,375 | 68.08 | 2,932 | 4,307 |
| Hood River | 65.31 | 8,216 | 34.69 | 4,364 | 12,580 |
| Jackson | 51.98 | 63,718 | 48.02 | 58,870 | 122,588 |
| Jefferson | 44.45 | 5,109 | 55.55 | 6,386 | 11,495 |
| Josephine | 46.88 | 23,043 | 53.12 | 26,110 | 49,153 |
| Klamath | 41.63 | 14,719 | 58.37 | 20,635 | 35,354 |
| Lake | 30.21 | 1,262 | 69.79 | 2,915 | 4,177 |
| Lane | 60.72 | 129,398 | 39.28 | 83,722 | 213,120 |
| Lincoln | 59.94 | 17,728 | 40.06 | 11,848 | 29,576 |
| Linn | 47.06 | 33,112 | 52.94 | 37,244 | 70,356 |
| Malheur | 39.25 | 4,483 | 60.75 | 6,938 | 11,421 |
| Marion | 54.39 | 86,367 | 45.61 | 72,423 | 158,790 |
| Morrow | 40.14 | 1,993 | 59.86 | 2,972 | 4,965 |
| Multnomah | 74.33 | 333,042 | 25.67 | 115,034 | 448,076 |
| Polk | 51.64 | 24,196 | 48.36 | 22,657 | 46,853 |
| Sherman | 37.82 | 438 | 62.18 | 720 | 1,158 |
| Tillamook | 53.76 | 8,792 | 46.24 | 7,561 | 16,353 |
| Umatilla | 44.15 | 13,874 | 55.85 | 17,553 | 31,427 |
| Union | 39.75 | 5,708 | 60.25 | 8,650 | 14,358 |
| Wallowa | 39.67 | 1,966 | 60.33 | 2,990 | 4,956 |
| Wasco | 54.24 | 7,384 | 45.76 | 6,229 | 13,613 |
| Washington | 63.79 | 194,522 | 36.21 | 110,429 | 304,951 |
| Wheeler | 38.26 | 352 | 61.74 | 568 | 920 |
| Yamhill | 52.38 | 29,535 | 47.62 | 26,855 | 56,390 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Election Results". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2021-02-02. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Oregon Measure 110 Election Results: Decriminalize Some Drugs and Provide Treatment". The New York Times. 3 November 2020. Archived from the original on 2 February 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Most Oregon ballot measures pass on Election Day". katu.com. November 4, 2020. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ a b Selsky, Andrew (November 4, 2020). "Oregon leads the way in decriminalizing hard drugs". Associated Press News. Salem, Oregon. Archived from the original on November 22, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ "Measure 110 would make Oregon 1st state to decriminalize drug use". opb. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Measure Reduces Black Arrests by 94%". Portland Observer. October 22, 2020. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (February 1, 2021). "Drug Decriminalization Goes Into Effect in Oregon". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 26, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Stevens, Celine (September 2, 2024). "Oregonians share mixed reactions after law recriminalizing hard drug possession goes into effect". KGW. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ "House Bill 4002". Legiscan. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
External links
edit- Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act (Measure 110) on Oregon Health Authority website
- Oregon Measure 110, Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative (2020) on Ballotpedia website
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