NORML

JANUARY 21, 2022

The post We Need You to Help Pass the MORE Act appeared first on NORML. We have a chance to push a major marijuana legalization bill through the House of Representatives, but time is quickly running out.

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NORML

APRIL 29, 2021

Today, the bipartisan Marijuana Data Collection Act was introduced, led by Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. The post The Marijuana Data Collection Act Reintroduced appeared first on NORML. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) and Don Young (R-AK).

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NORML

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

By a vote of nearly 2 to 1, members of the South Carolina State Senate advanced medical cannabis access legislation, the bipartisan Compassionate Care Act. The post South Carolina: State Senate Advances Compassionate Care Act appeared first on NORML. It will now go to the State House of Representatives.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2022

If there is a legislative version of the Twilight Zone, the SAFE Banking Act seems to be stuck in it at this point.". The post SAFE Banking Omitted from Scaled Back Version of America COMPETES Act appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

JANUARY 27, 2023

The reason things feel stagnate is because maybe you forgot there has always been a plan for Act II in this journey and Act I has played its course. Advocates are discouraged, businesses are frustrated, patients are disheartened, and frankly I am getting a little tired of it!

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Veriheal

JANUARY 27, 2024

On September 27, the Senate sat to preside over the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. The SAFER Banking Act serves the purpose of creating protection for depository institutions that provide financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers for such businesses, among other purposes.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2023

The post NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed from the Controlled Substances Act to Resolve State/Federal Conflicts appeared first on NORML.

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MaxQ Cannabis

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The SAFE Banking Act, also known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act, is proposed legislation that aims to provide legal protection for financial institutions that work with cannabis-related businesses.

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NORML

AUGUST 28, 2020

House lawmakers are preparing for a September floor vote on legislation – The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement Act a/k/a The MORE Act -- to remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act. The post Lawmakers Prepare for Historic House Floor Vote on the MORE Act appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 16, 2021

The post Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act Reintroduced appeared first on NORML. Presently, V.A. doctors are forbidden from providing the paperwork necessary to complete a recommendation, thus forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician.

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NORML

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The post NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed From the Controlled Substances Act appeared first on NORML. "The only productive outcome would be for the administration or for Congress to move expeditiously to deschedule cannabis. providing states the power to establish their own marijuana policies free from federal intrusion.".

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2021

The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act has been reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Steve Stivers (R-OH), Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), and Warren Davidson (R-OH). The post House Reintroduces SAFE Banking Act To Normalize Cannabis Commerce appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Despite an unprecedented level… The post Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: MORE Act Vote Postponed appeared first on NORML. It is with a heavy heart that we make this post.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Here are four reasons why the upcoming House floor vote on The MORE Act will mark an important and significant milestone in the history of marijuana law reform. The post Four Reasons Why the MORE Act Vote Is a Really Big Deal appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Justin Trudeau’s hashtag government is finally reviewing the Cannabis Act – a year late. No, according to the Liberal’s Cannabis Act, the review must focus on Indigenous people, home growing, and whether legalization has helped the children. They want to know: has cannabis legalization been successful?

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NORML

MARCH 23, 2021

Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Steve Daines (R-MT), along with 27 other members of the… The post Senators Reintroduce SAFE Banking Act To Normalize Cannabis Commerce appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 20, 2021

On July 14, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the long-awaited introduction of comprehensive federal cannabis reform legislation – the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA).

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Cannabis Life Network

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Is it possible a Conservative Cannabis Act can fix the damage of Justin’s legalization? The post A Conservative Cannabis Act? On October 17th, 2018, the government of Canada legalized cannabis with strict conditions on who could sell it, how to access legal products, and how much you could grow for personal use.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

NORML Supports Swift Enactment; Stresses Need for Further Federal Reforms Washington, DC: The NDAA funding… The post House Advances SAFE Banking Act as Part of the Must-Pass NDAA appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Life Network

MAY 24, 2023

Morris Rosenberg’s Cannabis Act review will likely fail. Canada’s Cannabis Act is undergoing an “Expert Panel” review per the legislation. Morris Rosenberg, a lawyer and long-time career bureaucrat, heads the Cannabis Act Review. Of course, it’s been over four years.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

House Leadership today posted notice for Congressional consideration of the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, HR 3884, which ends the federal prohibition of cannabis. The MORE Act is scheduled for a floor vote next week.

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NORML

AUGUST 11, 2020

Kamala Harris is the lead Senate sponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act. The post Senator Kamala Harris, Senate Sponsor of the MORE Act, Chosen to be VP Candidate appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The SAFER Banking Act has passed a critical Senate Committee hearing with a vote of 14-9. With SAFER Banking passing the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, this […] The post SAFER Banking Act Passes Senate Committee appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 31, 2024

8, to comment on the proposed amendments to the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act. The post Comment period closing for proposed Industrial Hemp Act amendments appeared first on Illinois News Joint. Business owners, stakeholders, and community members have until Thursday, Feb. or less on a dry weight basis.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Just over a week ahead of an anticipated House vote on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment,… The post MORE Act Gains Third Public Republican YES Commitment and Hits 25% Cosponsorship Threshold In House appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Today, I introduced the Marijuana Justice Act of 2019 and I have every intention of moving the bill forward, but I need your help. Will you tell your member of Congress to join me as a cosponsor of the Marijuana Justice Act? Send a message to your Representative in support of the Marijuana Justice Act now! We can stop this.

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Cannabis Life Network

JUNE 30, 2022

Amending the Cannabis Act? The post Amending the Cannabis Act appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking. The Canadian government says they will review and amend it as soon as possible. But the deadline to begin the review is eight months passed. ” Health […]. .”

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Cannabis Life Network

APRIL 14, 2022

Is the Cannabis Act unconstitutional? The Canadian government made the Cannabis Act law in 2018. The post Cannabis Act Unconstitutional? Since then, Canadians, regardless of medical status, have been able to enjoy legal cannabis. Canada’s old medical regulations were disbanded in light of the new recreational rules.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

A bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595 , to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

introduced a never-before-seen bill—the Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses Act (“the CLIMB Act”). What Business Services Would the CLIMB Act Protect? Why Does the CLIMB Act Matter? Where Will the CLIMB Act Go Next? In May 2022, a bipartisan pair, Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) banking and insurance).

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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 28, 2023

Health Canada wants feedback on possible Cannabis Act amendments. This proposal is separate from the federal government’s legislative review of the Cannabis Act. The Cannabis Act, of course, legalizes and regulates cannabis in Canada. Health Canada put out a notice of intent for consultation.

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NORML

AUGUST 19, 2019

The MORE Act, which was introduced to the US Congress last month, would completely decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. The MORE Act addresses many of the issues stemming from marijuana prohibition , but it does not offer remedies for every issue. But does the MORE Act have a real chance of passing through Congress?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers.

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Leafly

MARCH 25, 2022

The murder of Jordan Brown has forced me to change my opposition to the SAFE Banking Act. The post Murder changed my mind: Pass the SAFE Banking Act now appeared first on Leafly. It should change Sen. Cory Booker's mind too.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) released today several new proposals from the Illinois Department of Agriculture (DOA) to amend the Illinois Industrial Hemp Act.

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Cannabis Life Network

APRIL 21, 2023

The First Nations Leadership Council has called for Cannabis Act changes. The Cannabis Act, of course, is the bill that legalized cannabis in Canada in 2018. The First Nations group calls on specific Cannabis Act changes aligning the legal regime with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

1647 , the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. ” Click here to send a message to your lawmakers in support of the Veterans Equal Access Act. Presently, V.A. It’s past time we provide them with the care they need and deserve.”

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