Idaho’s proposed ballot measure to legalize marijuana for some uses faces uncertainty after a late signature submission, according to reports. The effort depends on collecting valid voter signatures to qualify for a statewide vote, but coverage indicates that thousands of signatures were turned in after a deadline and may be rejected. Idaho is noted as having a complete ban on marijuana, making any ballot access process especially consequential for supporters seeking a change in state law. If election officials determine that the signatures do not meet timing or other eligibility requirements, the measure may not advance to voters even if sufficient signatures were collected overall. The situation centers on whether the submission meets procedural rules governing Idaho ballot initiatives, rather than on the policy details of the proposed legalization itself. The reports also frame the current stage as a critical moment in determining whether the measure will appear on the ballot and, if so, under what conditions.