Update: 2012 state ballot-measure results

Americans voted on a range of state ballot initiatives Nov. 6, several of which addressed environmental issues. Here's how 12 of them turned out.

Wed, Nov 07 2012 at 3:15 PM

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In addition to re-electing President Obama, as well as hiring and firing dozens of other politicians across the country, Americans also skipped the middlemen Tuesday to vote on a variety of state ballot measures. We recently highlighted 12 of these initiatives that address environmental issues; here's an update on how those votes turned out. (Click the links for more context about each ballot measure.)

Alabama

Forever Wild Land Trust, Amendment 1

PASSED

Arizona

Declaration of State Sovereignty Amendment, Proposition 120

FAILED

California

Proposition 37, Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food

FAILED (see related story)

Proposition 39, Income Tax Increase for Multistate Businesses

PASSED

Idaho

Hunting and Fishing Amendment, House Joint Resolution 2

PASSED

Maine

Water Access and Wildlife, Question 3

PASSED

Michigan

Renewable Energy Amendment, Proposal 3

FAILED

North Dakota

Farming and Ranching Amendment, Measure 3

PASSED

Prevention of Animal Cruelty Initiative, Measure 5

FAILED

Oklahoma

Reserve Fund Amendment, State Question 764

PASSED

Oregon

Gillnet Fishing Initiative, Measure 81

FAILED

Rhode Island

Environmental Management Bonds, Question 6

PASSED

We've also been following several other ballot measures that deal with environmental and public-health issues. Here are the results from those votes:

Alaska Transportation Project Bonds Question: PASSED
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Question: FAILED
Colorado Marijuana Legalization Initiative: PASSED (see related story)
Hawaii Dam and Reservoir Owners Assistance Amendment: FAILED
Kentucky Hunting and Fishing Amendment: PASSED
Maine Transportation Bond Question: PASSED
Maine Water and Sewer Bond Question: PASSED
Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative: PASSED
Missouri Tobacco Tax Initiative: FAILED
Montana Medical Marijuana Veto Referendum: PASSED
Nebraska Hunting and Fishing Amendment: PASSED
North Dakota Smoking Ban Initiative: PASSED
Oregon Cannabis Tax Act Initiative: FAILED
Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Bond Question: PASSED
Washington Marijuana Legalization and Regulation Initiative: PASSED (story)
Washington Pollution Liability Insurance Measure: FAILED
Wyoming Hunting Rights Constitutional Amendment: PASSED

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