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Illinois: Marijuana Legalization Bills Introduced
Legislation has been introduced in the House and Senate to legalize the adult use of marijuana and to regulate the commercial cannabis market. The measures permits adults to legally possess personal or grow use quantities of marijuana in private. Additional provisions establish a regulated market for the commercial production and retail sale of marijuana to … Continue reading
DC: Legalization Measure Re-Introduced to City Council
Councilman David Grosso has re-introduced the Marijuana Legalization and Regulation Act. First introduced in 2014, DC voters overwhelmingly approved the ballot measure. The bill will legalize marijuana use for adults over the age of 21 and will allow the city to tax and regulate a commercial market. Due to DC’s unique charter in Congress, however, … Continue reading
DC: Legalization Measure Re-Introduced to City Council
Councilman David Grosso has re-introduced the Marijuana Legalization and Regulation Act. First introduced in 2014, DC voters overwhelmingly approved the ballot measure. The bill will legalize marijuana use for adults over the age of 21 and will allow the city to tax and regulate a commercial market. Due to DC’s unique charter in Congress, however, … Continue reading
Missouri: Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced
Legislation has been introduced in the House, HB 1095, to legalize the adult use of marijuana and to regulate the commercial cannabis market. The measure permits adults to legally possess up to 35 grams of marijuana and/or to cultivate up to six marijuana plants. Adults may legally possess the total yield from those plants. Additional … Continue reading
New Hampshire: Senate Legalization Bill Pending
Update: Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee debated Senate Bill 233 on February 21. Legislation is pending in the state Senate, SB 233, that seeks to legalize and regulate the adult possession, use, and cultivation of limited amounts of marijuana (up to three mature plants and the harvest yielded from them and/or one ounce). The … Continue reading
Washington: Oppose Measure Seeking to Repeal Marijuana Legalization
Legislation is pending, House Bill 2096, that seeks to repeal “all laws legalizing the use, possession, sale, or production of marijuana and marijuana-related products.” While we do not anticipate this measure gaining traction, please let your lawmakers — and the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Brad Klippert — know that you oppose this effort. You can e-mail … Continue reading
Maryland: Legalization Measures Pending
Update: Committee members in the Senate will hear testimony on March 2nd at 1pm. Committee members in the House will hear testimony on March 7th at 1pm. HB 1185 and SB 928 are pending in the Maryland House and Senate. These measures seek to legalize and regulate the possession and use of limited amounts of marijuana for adults over … Continue reading
Minnesota: Marijuana Legalization Measure To Be Introduced
Legislation to permit the adult use, cultivation, production, and retail sale of marijuana is forthcoming in the Minnesota legislature. Deputy Minority Leader, State Rep. Jon Applebaum has announced his intent to sponsor the measure in a press release. The bill would allow those age 21 or older to legally possess and cultivate marijuana for personal … Continue reading
Maryland: Marijuana Legalization Legislation Introduced
Legislation is pending in the General Assembly to legalize and regulate the possession and use of limited amounts of marijuana for adults over the age of 21. The ongoing enforcement of cannabis prohibition financially burdens taxpayers, encroaches upon civil liberties, engenders disrespect for the law. According to a recent poll by the Washington Post, 63% … Continue reading
New Hampshire: Marijuana Legalization Legislation Pending Before House Lawmakers
Legislation is making its way through the New Hampshire House, HB 656, to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for adult use. Members of the House Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety heard testimony regarding the bill on Wednesday, February 2, at 2pm. Police in New Hampshire arrest some 2,900 individuals annually for simple marijuana … Continue reading
