PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 23, 2017) – Today, the Arizona Senate passed a bill to legalize the production and processing of industrial hemp for commercial purposes, rejecting the unconstitutional federal prohibition on the same. Sen. Sonny Borrelli (R-Lake Havasu City) introduced Senate Bill1337 (SB1337) on Jan. 31. Under the proposed law, industrial hemp would be treated as an…
CONCORD, N.H. (Feb. 23, 2017) – A New Hampshire bill that would prohibit the state department of education and the state board of education from requiring any school or school district to implement the common core standards passed the Senate today. Adoption of the legislation would represent an opportunity for local communities to nullify the program…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 23, 2016) – A Rhode Island Bill would legalize marijuana for recreational use, taking a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the state. House Bill 5555 (H5555) was introduced by Rep. Scott Slater (D-Providence) and four co-sponsors to legalize marijuana under a tax-and-regulate system enforced at the state…
HELENA, Mont. (Feb. 23, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Montana legislature would allow customers to opt out of installing “smart meter” technology on their homes and businesses. Passage of this bill would allow Montanans to protect their own privacy, and it would take a step toward blocking a federal program in effect. Adam…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2017) – A Florida bill that would help facilitate healthcare freedom outside of government regulatory schemes unanimously passed its first House committee last week. A coalition of Republican representatives sponsor House Bill 161 (H161). The legislation specifies that direct primary care agreements (sometimes called medical retainer agreements) do not constitute insurance,…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Feb. 23, 2017) – Yesterday, the West Virginia House unanimously passed a bill that would help facilitate healthcare freedom, without government regulation. Del. Joel Ellington (R-Princeton) and Del. Amy Summers (R-Flemington) introduced House Bill 2301 (HB2301) on Feb. 9. The legislation specifies that direct primary care agreements (sometimes called medical retainer agreements) do…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Feb. 23, 2017) – Yesterday, the West Virginia House unanimously passed a bill that would help facilitate healthcare freedom, without government regulation. Del. Joel Ellington (R-Princeton) and Del. Amy Summers (R-Flemington) introduced House Bill 2301 (HB2301) on Feb. 9. The legislation specifies that direct primary care agreements (sometimes called medical retainer agreements) do…
"The power which the states gave to the central government, they can take back. They can even nullify!"
HELENA, Mont. (Feb. 22, 2017) – Today, the Montana Senate passed a bull would prohibit state enforcement of federal control on firearms, magazines or ammunition. If passed, the law would effectively stop any such federal acts in practice within the state. Sen. Cary Smith (R-Billings) introduced Senate Bill 99 (SB99) on Jan. 9. The legislation would prohibit any…
HELENA, Mont. (Feb. 22, 2017) – Today, the Montana House passed a bill that would legalize limited raw milk sales in the state. Passage into law would take an important step toward rejecting a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Rep. Nancy Ballance (R-Hamilton) introduced House Bill 325 (HB325) on Jan. 26. The legislation would authorize limited sales…