Legalization Legislation Programs 
NORML
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate lawmakers also passed separate legislation on Tuesday, SB 1015 , by a unanimous vote. The program is expected to be operational and dispensing cannabis products to authorized patients by mid-year.
NORML
JANUARY 14, 2019
The most essential component in creating a stable business environment to meet consumer demand is certainty, and that is what states and businesses would have with Congressman Correa’s legislation to protect state-lawful programs from potential rouge US Attorneys under a Department of Justice likely to be led by known drug warrior William Barr.
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NORML
JUNE 28, 2022
The House Committee on Appropriations voted today to approve an amendment that would prevent the Department of Justice from interfering with legal adult-use marijuana programs as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations legislation for Fiscal Year 2023.
NORML
JUNE 18, 2020
The legislation now moves to the state Senate for further consideration. Twenty six additional states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana. Passage of this legislation is the first step in repairing some of the harms caused by the War on Drugs.
NORML
JUNE 27, 2019
Today, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. “Last week, the House agreed and passed my amendments to forbid the federal government from interfering with cannabis programs in the states, D.C.
NORML
FEBRUARY 15, 2020
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The legalization effort in New Mexico was killed as the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-4 to table the bill this week. One of two initiative petitions to put marijuana legalization on the ballot in Oklahoma was cleared for signature gathering.
NORML
FEBRUARY 23, 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, House Bill 2049, that would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis.
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