HARTFORD, Conn. (Feb. 18, 2015) – A bill introduced in the Connecticut House would legalize marijuana for recreational use. Passage would not only legalize marijuana in the Constitution State, but would also take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the state. Rep. Toni Walker (D-93) introduced House Bill 5236 (HB5236)…
BOISE, Idaho (Feb. 18, 2016) – An Idaho bill introduced last week would set the foundation nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients. The House of Delegates Health and Welfare Committee introduced House Bill 481 (H481) on Feb. 12. The legislation would…
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 18, 2016) – An Iowa bill that would nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients passed an important Senate committee Tuesday. The Senate State Government Committee introduced Senate Bill 2198 (SF2198) and issued a report approving the legislation…
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 18, 2016) – An Arizona bill that would prohibit state cooperation with some contentious federal refugee resettlement programs passed an important House committee yesterday. If ultimately passed into law, the legislation would take a significant step towards nullifying these programs in practice within the state. A coalition of seven Republican representatives in Arizona…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 18, 2016) – A South Carolina bill that would defund state cooperation with some contentious federal refugee resettlement programs passed the state Senate on Tuesday. If ultimately passed into law, the legislation would represent a step towards nullifying such resettlement programs in practice in the state. A coalition of seven senators introduced Senate…
SALEM, Ore. (Feb. 18, 2016) – An Oregon bill that would relax state hemp licensing laws, making the crop more like any other agricultural products, passed the state House on Tuesday. The measure opens up hemp to small and individual farmers, paving the way for faster development of Oregon’s hemp market, and further nullifying federal prohibition…
ATLANTA, Ga. (Feb. 17, 2016) – A Georgia bill that would set the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments by terminally ill patients unanimously passed the House yesterday. Rep. Mike Dudgeon (R-Johns Creek) introduced House Bill 34 (HB34). The legislation would enable terminally…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 17, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Kentucky House would “legalize the Constitution” by defining gold, platinum and silver coins as legal tender and encouraging their use as currency. Rep. Thomas Kerr (R-Taylor Mill) introduced House Bill 405 (HB405) on Feb. 12. The legislation defines gold, silver, or platinum coins minted…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Feb. 17, 2016) – A Wyoming resolution would place a measure on the ballot to enshrine the anti-commandeering doctrine in the state constitution. If ultimately approved by the voters, the amendment would set the stage for the state to review and reject federal acts. Rep. Scott Clem (R-Gillette), along with nine cosponsors introduced House Joint…