Specifically, Proposition 64 started back in 1996 with Proposition 215; legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. With the passing of Prop 215, California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana, thus ushering in a new era for cannabis law reform. Consequently, this unprecedented move has since led the way for a many states to follow suit. Twenty-five states, including the District of Columbia have since legalized medical marijuana. As the saying goes; “As …show more content…
Respectively, law enforcement and prison guards have contributed more than a half million dollars to “No on 64”. California’s Republican Party is against the initiative, as well as famed U.S. Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein. Smart Approaches to Marijuana Action (SAM), a Virginia organization that’s fighting legal marijuana across the country, is a major backer of the “No on 64” movement. Opponents of the proposition have serious problems getting funding for the “No” movement. Consequently, “No on 64” backers have spent only $2 million on the initiative, a mere fraction of their counterparts, who spent $20 million. More information can be found on the opposition movement at www.noon64.net