Industrial Hemp Legislation
New Mexico: Tell Lawmakers to Override Governor’s Hemp Veto
Update: Lawmakers have introduced a third hemp research bill, House Bill 530. This bill was passed by the House on March 14 by a vote of 65 to 1, and now awaits senate action. Update: Governor Martinez has vetoed the second hemp bill on March 12th. Governor Susana Martinez has vetoed House Bill 144, which … Continue reading
Texas: Legislature to Grapple with Affirmative Defense Bill
HB 2200, will provide an affirmative defense regarding medical cannabis that would protect patients, caregivers, and doctors. Affirmative defense establishes a basic set of facts surrounding marijuana possession cases. If someone with a qualifying medical condition is caught possessing marijuana, an affirmative defense for the individual would likely result in a more lenient punishment. This … Continue reading
Cory Gardner: Co-Sponsor CARERS Act
As you well know, 29 states plus the District of Columbia allow the use of medical marijuana, and several other states are currently considering similar legislation. It’s time we start to address this issue on the federal level. We are urging Cory Gardner to become a cosponsor of the Cosponsor of the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, … Continue reading
Kansas: Legislation Pending To Permit Patients Access to Low-THC Cannabis
Update: Members of the House Health and Human Services Committee heard the bill on Wednesday, Match 15 at 1:30pm, Room 546-S. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2152, to permit qualified patients access to marijuana or extracts containing CBD and low levels of THC. The measure would permit patients with Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic … Continue reading
Louisiana: Bill Introduced to Provide Explicit Legal Protections for Medical Cannabis Recipients
SB 35, introduced by Sen. Yvonne Colomb, provides explicit exemptions from arrest and prosecution for persons lawfully in possession of medical marijuana. Presently, state regulators are finalizing rules and regulations governing its nascent medical cannabis program, which seeks to permit the production, dispensing, and use of non-herbal preparations of cannabis for qualified patients. Passage of … Continue reading
Oklahoma: Hemp Production Legislation Introduced
Update: SB 704 was read for a second time and referred to committee. Legislation has been introduced, Senate Bill 704, to provide for hemp cultivation and manufacturing. The measure excludes industrial hemp from the state’s definition of marijuana and provides for its commercial cultivation and export. The measure also expands the list of qualifying conditions … Continue reading
Maryland: Measure Making It Easier To Expunge Criminal Marijuana Convictions Before Governor
Update: The Senate has passed enrolled SB 949 which means the bill was adopted with the House amendments. SB 949 has now been sent to the governor for approval. Update: The Senate refuses to concur with the House amendments, so the Senate is requesting that the House recedes on the amendments for SB 949. Update: … Continue reading
Indiana: Lawmakers Approve Dueling CBD Exemption Measures
House and Senate lawmakers have approved separate versions of legislation (House Bill 1148 and Senate Bill 15) to exempt criminal penalties for the possession of CBD extracts by qualified patients. Both bills seek to exempt penalties for the use of CBD extracts by patients with treatment resistant epilepsy. The bills differ regarding whether or not … Continue reading
Hawaii: Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill Moving Forward
Legislation to expand Hawaii’s medical cannabis program has passed both legislative chambers. The bill, HB 1488, has passed both the House and Senate. Senate changes to the bill must now be approved by members of the House before it can be sent to the Governor. The bill expands the number of qualifying conditions eligible to … Continue reading
