Nullify Chapter 20: Mike, Netaka and Veronica
Three hemp farmers and two states provide a blueprint for nullification success.
Three hemp farmers and two states provide a blueprint for nullification success.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Mar. 1, 2017) – Yesterday, the Washington state House unanimously passed bill that would remove industrial hemp from the state’s “controlled substances” list. Passage into law would set the stage for people there to nullify federal prohibition on the plant in practice. Rep. Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley) and a bipartisan coalition of three…
PIERRE, S.D. (Feb. 27, 2017) – A South Dakota bill that would legalize the production and processing of industrial hemp for commercial purposes, and set the foundation to end federal prohibition in practice, passed the House last week. The Committee on State Affairs introduced House Bill 1204 (HB1204) on Feb. 3. Under the proposed law, any…
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…
PIERRE, S.D. (Feb. 20, 2017) – A South Dakota bill that would legalize the production and processing of industrial hemp for commercial purposes, and set the foundation to end federal prohibition in practice, passed an important House Committee yesterday. The Committee on State Affairs introduced House Bill 1204 (HB1204) on Feb. 3. Under the proposed law,…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Feb. 20, 2017) – A Washington state bill that would remove industrial hemp from the state’s “controlled substances” list and set the stage for people there to nullify federal prohibition on the plant passed an important committee Friday. A bipartisan coalition of representatives introduced House Bill 2064 (HB2064) on Feb. 9. The legislation…
HONOLULU, Hawaii, (Feb. 16, 2017) – A Hawaii committee passed a bill to decriminalize industrial hemp. Passage into law would set the stage for the people there to nullify federal prohibition of the plant in practice. A coalition of eight Democrat representatives introduced House Bill 773 (HB773) on Jan. 20. The legislation would remove industrial hemp…
CONCORD, N.H. (Feb. 16, 2017) – Yesterday, the New Hampshire House approved a bill that would remove the state ban on industrial hemp, setting the stage for the people there to nullify federal prohibition on the plant in practice. A coalition of three representatives and two senators prefiled House Bill 151 (HB151). The legislation would…
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 15, 2017) – An Arizona bill that would legalize the production and processing of industrial hemp for commercial purposes, and set the foundation to end federal prohibition in practice, has passed two important Senate committees. Sen. Sonny Borrelli (R-Lake Havasu City) introduced Senate Bill1337 (SB1337) on Jan. 31. Under the proposed law, industrial…
SANTA FE, N.M. (Feb. 14, 2017) – The New Mexico House overwhelmingly passed a bill that would decriminalize industrial hemp yesterday. Passage into law would set the stage for the people there to nullify federal prohibition on the plant in practice. Rep. Rick Little (R-Chaparral) introduced House Bill 166 (HB166) on Jan 18. The legislation would simply…