NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. It is expected that Governor Pritzker will sign the legislation. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. This bill accomplishes many of NORML’s key goals.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

During a recent interview with the Westword , Ashley Weber, executive director of Colorado NORML shared a few tips for marijuana law reform advocates who want to get involved in the legislative process: “It’s about getting to know your representatives, and writing them daily if something’s important.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

This legislation is about accepting political reality. This is not just good policy, but good politics. This legislation is about accepting scientific reality. As long as marijuana remains a Schedule I substance, federal policy remains ignorant of this fact. This legislation is about accepting economic reality.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY — Taylor Hartin has left her role as one of Oklahoma’s top marijuana regulators to join VS Strategies, a leading cannabis policy and public affairs firm, as a senior associate.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

First founded in 2017, the Caucus has been a pivotal element in our ability to build broad bipartisan support for legislation that would address every aspect of reform, from ending criminalization to research to veterans healthcare. A longtime champion of reform efforts, Rep. A longtime supporter of reform efforts himself, Rep.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 170, to expand access to medical cannabis in Delaware. DE resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

While I was serving as a state legislator, my home state of Oregon became the first in the nation to decriminalize simple possession. Nearly my entire career as a public servant, I’ve been proud to work with NORML to build understanding and consensus on the need for cannabis reform since 1973.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

This has never happened in the history of our country and it is thanks to all the time and effort folks have put in for DECADES. The American people are overwhelmingly on our side and ready to end our failed prohibitionist policies and lately more and more elected officials are joining them.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. Medical Marijuana Legalization in Ohio The legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio represents a watershed moment in the state’s history.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Starting within the first few days of the year, Las Vegas NORML hosted their monthly meeting with a very special guest and a representative who’s become a huge legislative champion for cannabis, Assemblyman Steve Yeager. History is being made.” ” describes Saglibene.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. “The Senate by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). I introduced S.420, NEW: I introduced S.420,

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MJ Business Attorneys

JULY 24, 2019

The surge in cannabis policy reform across the country and world may have caused many to anticipate a heavy blow to illegal operators, and black-market activity did experience an initial decline. Illegal cannabis stores in Toronto avoid shut-downs by taking advantage of gaps in legislation.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Marijuana bills have a history in North Carolina of getting sent to committee’s where they die. This puts you, as an activist, in the offices of our legislators to help us get this bill out of this committee and on to the next phase of its life. Where: North Carolina State Legislative Building, 16 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

If passed by the Parliament, the legislation will remove the need for criminal investigations when someone is caught with a personal amount of the substance. The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 5, 2019

Making history as the first country in Southeast Asia to do so, Thailand legalized medical cannabis on December 24, 2018. The amendment was passed by the National Legislative Assembly with a final tally of 166 to zero, and 13 members abstained from the vote. Patients will not be permitted to grow at home.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

“South Dakota will become the first state in American history to vote on both medical marijuana and adult-use legalization initiatives on the same ballot,” Matthew Schweich, deputy director of the Marijuana Policy Project , told the website Marijuana Moment , which first broke the news.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 29, 2021

Legislation to implement cannabis legalization moves forward in Montana. Montana was one of several states to legalize cannabis through a ballot initiative last year, and legislators have been working on legislation to implement the initiative. The policy is part of the collective bargaining agreement negotiated last year.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548. Here’s the statement in full. January 31, 2019.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In coordination with the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) and legislators, IDFPR has begun efforts to allow medical patients to receive their medical tax rate at any dispensary in Illinois. 1 Goal for FY2025 to “Continue working with CROO and the legislature to pass legislation to expand access to cannabis for medical patients.”

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Playboy’s History with Cannabis. The campaign will be focusing on implementing changes in public policy through advocating for legislation. The next time you pick up a Playboy magazine—or a CBD By Playboy product—keep the organization’s history in mind. Playboy is much more than adult content in a magazine.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s. This legislation was intended to create safe and productive workplaces free from the influence of illegal substances. At this time, the United States was immersed in the War on Drugs.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The California legislation that would decriminalize some psychedelic substances under state law, Senate Bill 519, was approved in a 5-3 vote by the State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee in a June 29th hearing. Lucid News reports that the compound has been removed from the bill as it has been portrayed as a date rape drug. They write.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

Interestingly, for those of certain legal history mindset, Gonzales itself had relied upon the famous WWII-era case Wickard v. The Department of Justice has repeatedly issued memos changing its policies regarding federal enforcement against state-legal cannabis. As one example, it appears likely that soon the U.S.

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Veriheal

APRIL 7, 2023

Last week, a legislative committee in Connecticut passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms. The newly passed legislation aims to reduce these penalties for larger possession amounts and completely eliminate legal consequences for smaller amounts. What do you think of the NBA’s recent move?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform. Other Advocacy Efforts Beyond the NAACP and UFCW, other organizations are also rallying for advancements in cannabis policy. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2021

The Seeds of Change Report , released by Leafly for the first time this month, is an examination of how social justice, equity, and inclusion policies are implemented across the United States’ 19 legal cannabis markets as well as how cannabis legalization can implement eight key strategies to make the industry more fair and equitable.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

From Oasis to Acres, we collected thousands of signatures in total, consisting of constituents voicing their support for several pieces of federal legislation. Black History Month Celebration. We heard their viewpoints on cannabis reform and asked them questions in person on how their policies would affect consumers and patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

It’s important to note that Illinois was the first state to pass adult use marijuana legalization through legislation. You’d like to think that when legalization is driven by politicians through legislation rather than by activists through a citizen initiated measure, there would be more forethought on implementation.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Councilmember Mosqueda, Mayor Harrell Proclaim Suite of Cannabis Legislation Passed by Council as ‘Historic’. Beginning in 2021, Mosqueda and her Council colleagues began looking at cannabis policies with the Executive. That’s who this legislation has always been about and whose voices we have sought to center in our advocacy.”. “We

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Colorado recently passed legislation allowing for “healing centers” utilizing shrooms to start opening as soon as 2024, and Oregon is trending in a similar direction. There is hope for the future, but rescheduling MDMA and subjecting it to rigorous testing and policy considerations are still necessary steps.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). While unlikely to pass in this Congress, the momentous legislation gives us a roadmap for how the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. FINAL RESOLUTION. Marijuana Moment Report. Full report: [link].

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. July 2018: Lobby Day in DC.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

US Medical Cannabis Legislation: Federal vs. State Laws One of the most significant challenges in understanding MMJ laws is the dichotomy between federal and state regulations. To fully grasp the legal status of medical marijuana, one must consider both state-specific regulations and federal policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

It’s been a while since the Senators took their seats – let’s hope they can get some progress with their suggested legislation. Hopefully the policy advisors for WA Labor saw the recent numbers on votes for the cannabis party in the Federal election and realize that a modicum of common sense is need on the topic. “As

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