Some noteworthy state ballot items facing voters in tomorrow's general election
Abortion: South Dakotans will vote to uphold or quash a law that would ban virtually all abortions. Measures in California and Oregon would require parental notification before minors could have an abortion.
Alternative energy: A California measure would tax oil producers to pay for alternative energy programs.
Illegal immigrants: Four measures in Arizona would deny bail to illegal immigrants charged with a serious felony, make English the state's official language, bar illegal immigrants from receiving punitive damages in lawsuits, and prohibit them from receiving certain government services and benefits.
Marijuana: Colorado and Nevada voters could legalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana; South Dakotans vote on legalizing medical marijuana.
Minimum wage: Proposals to raise the state minimum wage are on the ballots in Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, and Ohio.
Same-sex marriage: Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin will consider proposed state constitutional amendments that would ban same-sex marriage.
Smoking: Proposals to increase tobacco taxes are up for votes in California, Missouri, and South Dakota. Nevada, Arizona, and Ohio have dueling proposals for expanding no-smoking laws.
Stem cell research: A Missouri measure would guarantee that all federally approved stem cell research, including on embryos, can occur in the state.
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