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Nebraska Voters Could Decide on Medical Marijuana in 2020
Voters in Nebraska may have an opportunity to legalize access to medical marijuana for qualified patients in 2020. With the formation of Nebraskans for Sensible Marijuana Laws, led by Nebraska State Senators, Anna Wishart and Adam Morfeld, many are seeing real prospects in passing a ballot initiative that would establish a comprehensive medical marijuana program … Continue reading
Nebraska: Lawmaker Has Reintroduced Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill
State Senator Anna Wishart has introduced comprehensive medical marijuana legislation, LB622. A hearing will be held on the legislation on March 15, 2017. Senator Wishart’s bill is similar to legislation that was introduced in 2016 and narrowly defeated. LB622 will allow patients with conditions such as Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, opioid addictions and some types of … Continue reading
Nebraska: Medical Marijuana Legislation Defeated
Legislation has been defeated, LD 643, to permit qualified patients legal access to medical cannabis. Senators fell three votes short of ending a filibuster and advancing the bill. The Cannabis Compassion and Care Act, as initially introduced, sought to permit patients the ability to grow and possess cannabis, as well as establish system of state-licensed dispensing. Twenty-three … Continue reading
