About 70% of Nebraska voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana on Tuesday with two initiative measures.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two ballot initiatives allowing medical marijuana coasted to victory Tuesday night in Nebraska. One of the initiatives legalizes medical cannabis, while the other provides for its regulation. Initiative 437 had 71% of the vote as of 11:55 p.m., while Initiative 438 had 67%.

Nebraska voters passed two related ballot initiatives to legalize medical marijuana and regulate the industry in the state on Tuesday.

Florida's effort to legalize adult-use marijuana failed to pass with a 60% super majority of votes needed. Meanwhile, Nebraska voters approved the state's plan for medical cannabis. Voters in two other states will weigh in on the legalization of marijuana on Tuesday,

Initiative Measure 437 would allow for people to carry and use up to five ounces of cannabis for medical purposes with the recommendation from a health care practitioner. If passed, Initiative Measure 438 would establish NE Medical Cannabis Commission to regulate medical marijuana.

Nebraska voters took to the polls on Tuesday to decide everything from U.S. Senate races to ballot initiatives like medical cannabis and abortion. Here's the latest results:PresidentialSign up for our NewslettersDonald Trump won the electoral votes tied to Nebraska’s 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts,

Live-updating election results, maps and analysis of the 2024 Nebraska Initiative 439 ballot question from The Washington Post.

Voters in Nebraska will be voting on Initiative 436 which would require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees.