JACKSON, Miss. (Jan. 29, 2016) – A Mississippi bill would legalize medical marijuana for qualifying patients in the state, nullifying in practice the unconstitutional federal prohibition on the same. It is accompanied by legislation to fully decriminalize marijuana as well. Introduced by Sen. Derrick T. Simmons (D-Greenville), Senate Bill 2378 (SB2378) would “ensure that physicians…
LINCOLN, Neb. (Jan. 27, 2016) – A Nebraska bill would legalize medical marijuana for qualifying patients in the state, effectively nullifying the unconstitutional federal prohibition on the same. Introduced by Sen. Anna Wishart (N-Lincoln) and 10 co-sponsors, LB622 would allow any “Nebraska resident who has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition by a participating…
RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 24, 2016) – A Virginia House 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. Mark Levine (D-Alexandria), House Bill 2135 (HB2135) would permit the use of marijuana as long as “the substance was obtained…
ATLANTA, Ga. (Jan. 23, 2016) – A Georgia bill would legalize the production and sale of medical marijuana for qualifying patients in the state via constitutional amendment, effectively nullifying the unconstitutional federal prohibition on the same. Introduced by Rep. Allen Peake (R-Macon) and five co-sponsors, House Resolution 36 (HR36) would allow voters to approve putting…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Jan. 20, 2016) – A bill introduced in the Washington state House would legalize cultivation of marijuana in a place of residence. Passage would build upon the already-existing legalization of marijuana in the Evergreen State, and further the nullification of federal drug policy. Rep. Sherry Appleton (D-Poulsbo) introduced House Bill 1092 (HB1092). The…
SANTA FE, N.M. (Jan. 17, 2016) – A bill prefiled in the New Mexico House would legalize marijuana for recreational use and the production of industrial hemp. Passage would not only legalize marijuana and hemp in the Land of Enchantment, but would also take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 17, 2016) – Three bills introduced in the Indiana House would legalize medical marijuana in the state. If signed into law, the legislation would take another step toward nullifying the unconstitutional federal prohibition on cannabis in practice and effect. Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon (D-Munster) introduced House Bill 1303 (HB1303), Rep. Charlie Brown…
COLUMBIA, Sc. (Jan. 13, 2016) – A South Carolina Senate bill would legalize medical marijuana for qualifying patients in the state, a first step to nullify the unconstitutional federal prohibition on the same. Introduced by Sen. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort) and five bipartisan co-sponsors, Senate Bill 212 (S.212) states that “a qualifying patient is not subject to…
CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 9, 2017) – New Hampshire will have several opportunities to expand its medical marijuana program, as six bills are currently active in the Live Free or Die State this year. If passed, these measures would further nullify the federal prohibition on cannabis in practice. Rep. Eric Schleien (R-Hillsborough) introduced House Bill 157…
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…