Connecticut Senate Bill Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Nullify Federal Prohibition

HARTFORD, Conn. (Jan. 9, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Connecticut Senate would legalize marijuana for recreational use. Passage would also take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the state. Sen. Martin Looney (D-New Haven) filed Senate Bill 11 (SB11) for introduction during the 2017 session. The legislation reads…

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Bill Introduced in Indiana House Would Nullify All EPA Regulations

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 9, 2017) – An Indiana bill would nullify all EPA regulations within the state, and place sole authority for environmental regulations in the hands of a state agency. Rep. Chris Judy filed House Bill 1127 (HB1127) on Jan. 5. The legislation rests on the following legislative finding: “The regulation making authority of the…

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Mississippi Bill Would Legalize Industrial Hemp, Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition in Practice

JACKSON, Miss. (Jan. 9, 2017) – A bipartisan bill introduced in the Mississippi House would legalize the production and processing of industrial hemp for commercial purposes, setting the foundation to nullify federal prohibition in practice. Rep, Joel Bomgar (R-Madison) introduced House Bill 180 (HB180) on Jan. 3. Kathy Sykes (D-Jackson) signed on as cosponsor. Under the…

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Mississippi Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana, Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition

JACKSON, Miss. (Jan. 6, 2017) – A Mississippi bill would legalize medical marijuana for qualifying patients in the state, setting the foundation to effectively nullify the unconstitutional federal prohibition on the same. Introduced by Rep. Joel Bomgar (R-Madison), House Bill 179 (HB179) would ensure that any “qualifying patient who possesses a valid registry identification card is…

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Mississippi Bills Would Stop Common Core Implementation

JACKSON, Miss. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Two bills introduced in the Mississippi legislature would halt implementation of Common Core and require legislative approval for all future education standards. Passage of the legislation would take an important step toward nullifying the nationalized education program in the state. Rep. Ashley Henley (R- Southaven) introduced House Bill 279 (HB279)…

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New Hampshire Bill Would Authorize the Use of Drugs Not Approved By the FDA

CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 6, 2016) – A bill introduced in the New Hampshire legislature would authorize heathcare facilities and physicians in the state to dispense medication, and use equipment and therapies not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, setting the foundation to nullify in practice some FDA regulations. Rep. J.R. Hoell (R-Dunbarton), Rep. Glen…

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Oklahoma Bill Would Prohibit Spending State Funds to Promote Gun Control

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Jan. 5, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate would prohibit the use of state funds to promote gun control. Passage of the bill would take a small step toward thwarting federal gun laws in the state. Sen. Nathan Dahm (R-Broken Arrow) prefiled Senate Bill 65 (SB65). The legislation would…

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Montana Bill Takes on Warrantless Electronic Data Collection; Would Hinder a Federal Surveillance Program

HELENA, Mont. (Jan. 5, 2017) – A Montana bill would require police to get a warrant in order to obtain electronic communication information from providers in most cases. Passage of the legislation would not only increase privacy protections in the state, it would also hinder one practical aspect of federal surveillance programs. Rep. Daniel Zolnikov…

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