Kevin Mannix has pulled his Oregon Crimefighting Act citizen initiative, citing lack of time and money to get the almost 83,000 signatures he would need. Thanks to all of you for your vocal opposition to this cruel measure.

But stay vigilant! This won't be the last time someone tries to repeal medical marijuana. Mannix is already talking about securing out-of-state money to try for another repeal in 2010.

Kevin Mannix wants to repeal the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act!

Initiative Petition #131
The Oregon Crimefighting Act (Revised)
Official Ballot Title from Secretary of State's Office

MODIFIES CERTAIN CRIMINAL SENTENCING LAWS; REPEALS MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT, REPLACES WITH SUBSIDIZED CANNABINOIDS PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM

RESULT OF "YES" VOTE: “Yes” vote increases sentences for specified repeat sex crimes, repeat driving under influence crimes; repeals Medical Marijuana Act, replaces with state-subsidized cannabinoid prescription program.

RESULT OF "NO" VOTE: “No” vote retains current criminal sentences for specified repeat sex crimes, repeat driving under influence crimes; retains Medical Marijuana Act, rejects subsidized cannabinoid prescription program.

SUMMARY: Current law imposes mandatory minimum sentences of 70 to 100 months for certain sex offenses, does not require mandatory minimum sentence of incarceration for driving under influence of intoxicants (DUll). Measure requires mandatory minimum 25-year sentence for persons convicted of specified felony sex crimes if person was previously convicted of specified felony sex crimes. Measure requires mandatory minimum 90-day incarceration for persons convicted of two or more DUlls in previous ten years; state must reimburse county for costs of incarceration. Repeals Medical Marijuana Act; replaces with state-subsidized program to cover uninsured expenses of prescription cannabinoids, cannabinoid derivatives, and synthetic cannabinoids for persons with debilitating medical condition. Independent medical exam at state’s expense may be required to determine eligibility for program. Other provisions.

Action Alerts

Text of the so-called Oregon Crimefighting Act of 2008.

Letter from Dr. Rick Bayer, MD, Chief Petitioner of the 1998 Oregon Medical Marijuana Act.

Gov. Kulongoski opposes I-131

Oregon NORML Mannix Initiative Forum - post your letters here for others to use, discuss the campaign - get organized!