2008-11-04-State-Election-Warrant

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Under the proposed law possessing an ounce or less of marijuana could not be grounds for state or local government entities imposing any other penalty, sanction, or disqualification, such as denying student financial aid,public housing,public financial assistance including unemployment benefits, the right to operate a motor vehicle, or the opportunity to serve as a foster or adoptive parent. The proposed law would allow local ordinances or bylaws that prohibit the public use of marijuana, and would not affect existing laws,practices, or policies concerning operating a motor vehicle or taking other actions while under the influence of marijuana,unlawful possession of prescription forms of marijuana, or selling,manufacturing, or trafficking in marijuana. The money received from the new civil penalties would go to the city or town where the offense occurred. A YES VOTE would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties. A NO VOTE would make no change in state criminal laws concerning possession of marijuana. QUESTION 3: LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 6, 2008? SUMMARY This proposed law would prohibit any dog racing or racing meeting in Massachusetts where any form of betting or wagering on the speed or ability of dogs occurs. The State Racing Commission would be prohibited from accepting or approving any application or request for racing dates for dog racing. Any person violating the proposed law could be required to pay a civil penalty of not less than$20,000 to the Commission. The penalty would be used for the Commission's administrative purposes, subject to appropriation by the state Legislature. All existing parts of the chapter of the state's General Laws concerning dog and horse racing meetings would be interpreted as if they did not refer to dogs. These changes would take effect January 1, 2010. The proposed law states that if any of its parts were declared invalid,the other parts would stay in effect. A YES VOTE would prohibit dog races on which betting or wagering occurs, effective January 1,2010. A NO VOTE would make no change in the laws governing dog racing. 0 & 15th Middlesex Representative District QUESTION 4. This question is not binding Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that: (1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80%by 2020; and (2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects,while expanding job creation programs for locally-owned businesses and cooperatives involved in renewable energy conservation and sustainable agriculture? And you are directed to serve this warrant seven days at least before the time of said meeting as provided by the General Laws of the Commonwealth. Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting. Given under our hands this 6u'day of October 2008. te‘i Ai 14 tee' .46;1 I Selectmen of Lexingto I have served the foregoing warrant by posting a printed copy thereof in the Town Office Building 7 days at least before the time of said Primary. ,,,1 r� / to CJeGbJ/I� / 2008 Cbnstable of Lexington