SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Feb. 4, 2016) – A Utah bill would legalize medical marijuana in the state, setting the foundation to nullify in practice the unconstitutional federal prohibition on cannabis. Introduced by Sen. Mark Madsen (R-Saratoga Springs), Senate Bill 73 (SB73) sets up a state regulatory regime that would allow medical marijuana to make its…
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Feb. 2, 2016) – A Vermont bill that would legalize small amounts of marijuana for recreational use and create a framework for retail sales passed out of committee this week. If ultimately signed into law, the legislation would take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in Vermont. Sen. Jeanette…
When enough people decide they just aren’t going to follow a law, there really isn’t a whole lot the government can do about it. That’s exactly what is happening in Oregon right now.
HONOLULU, Hawaii, (Jan. 27, 2015) – A bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate would legalize marijuana for recreational use. Passage would not only legalize marijuana in the Aloha State, but would also take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the state. Sen. Kalani English (D-Maui) introduced Senate Bill 2581 (SB2581)…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2016) – A Florida House bill would legalize medical marijuana in the state, setting the foundation to nullify the unconstitutional federal prohibition on the same. Introduced by Rep. John Wood (R-Haines City), House Bill 1183 (H.1183) sets up a state regulatory regime that would allow medical marijuana to make its way into…
Three Georgia bills active during 2016 would set the foundation to nullify federal marijuana prohibition in practice. HB722 would legalize medical marijuana. SB254 would decriminalize simple possession of marijuana. SR6 would allow the voters to approve the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. HB722 must pass the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee while SB254 and SR6…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 21, 2016) – A bill filed in the Georgia House would legalize marijuana for medical purposes, taking a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the state. Introduced by Rep. Allen Peake (R-Macon) and two cosponsors, House Bill 722 (HB722) would legalize marijuana for medicinal use. This legislation would…
SANTA FE, New Mexico (Jan. 14, 2016) – A bill prefiled in the New Mexico House would legalize marijuana for recreational use, along with 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 prohibition in practice in the state.…
SANTA FE, New Mexico (Jan. 14, 2016) – A bill prefiled in the New Mexico House would legalize marijuana for recreational use, along with 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 prohibition in practice in the state.…
Vermont S.241 would legalize marijuana for recreational use, effectively nullifying the federal prohibition on the same. It must pass the Senate Judiciary Committee before it can receive a full Senate vote. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the Senate Judiciary Committee Chair, Dick Sears Jr.. Strongly, but respectfully urge…