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Kentucky Bill Would Decriminalize Marijuana Possession

The Joint Blog

Legislation to decriminalize the possession of less than an ounce of marijuana – and up to five grams of resin – has been filed in Kentucky’s Senate. Senate Bill 82 was filed by State Senator Jimmy Higdon (R). For the full text of Senate Bill 82 click here.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/15/20

NORML

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. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/8/20

NORML

Members of the Las Cruces, New Mexico City Council approved a resolution supporting statewide marijuana legalization, as the legislature considers proposals to regulate the substance in the state. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

NORML

As the first full week of the 116th Congress comes to a close, we have another new federal bill introduced by Rep. HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

NORML

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) this week introduced HR 493: The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S. Meanwhile, a decriminalization bill was defeated in the Virginia House this week.

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The Week in Weed: August 28, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Vermont is considering expungement and decriminalization. Recreational use would be legal for those 21 or older, with the sales tax revenue going to community colleges, public safety, health and roads.

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Cannabis laws in Kentucky

The Cannigma

Adult-use and medical cannabis are illegal in Kentucky. Several bills have been introduced to decriminalize the plant and create a medical cannabis program, but all have failed. Possession, growing, and selling cannabis are all harshly punished in Kentucky. How do people in Kentucky view cannabis?

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