NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Proponents of cannabis reform in Kentucky had an opportunity to have their voices heard at the legislative level on January 22nd and 23rd. Jason Nemes, R-Louisville, or as the emerging trend is becoming with Kentucky’s legislators, thanking them for their support. They are there to represent their constituents, after all. .”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Several mayors across the state of New Jersey are calling for automatic expungement provisions to be included in the state’s marijuana regulation bill, and are threatening to ban retail sales in their jurisdictions if state lawmakers pass legislation without it.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 164

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. California. CA resident? CT resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2019! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Jake Wheatley (D), plan to file marijuana legalization bills in their respective chambers this legislative session.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation. CO resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. Their participation strengthened the statistical reliability of both the liver safety results and achieved statistical relevance for both sleep and testosterone results. The methods for both phases were the same.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES CBD’S STRONG SAFETY PROFILE , AMPLIFIES CALLS FOR FDA REGULATION. Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s national advocacy organization. “The The methods for both phases were the same.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

The ideal candidate has an understanding and interest in politics, policy and advocacy on the local, state, and national level. Assist in the research, drafting, and creation of policies for the areas of homelessness, cannabis, public safety and equity.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s national advocacy organization, is deeply troubled about the increasing proliferation of products that are sold under the guise of the hemp name but that are marketed for their intoxicating effect. We also call on Congress to pass legislation – such as HR 841, HR 6134, and S.1698 Official Statement.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Texas, there is ongoing discussion and advocacy for marijuana reform. [1] Accessing a Dispensary To gain access to a licensed dispensary, individuals must possess a valid medical marijuana recommendation issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

The legislation now heads to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk for approval. This effort is intended to result in legislation and a report in advance of the 2021 Virginia General Assembly. A complete listing of marijuana-related legislation in the 2020 Virginia General Assembly is available here.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 29, 2022

It’s crunch time in Colorado as lawmakers and stakeholders furiously work to develop legislation to address the growing issue of intoxicating compounds being sold unregulated at retail under the hemp name. Our legislative language is here , while a comprehensive summary is here.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. There’s a subcommittee on social equity, one on public health, one on public safety, and one on the cannabis industry and market stability,” Martin said.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Bill sponsor Senator Scott Wiener, who enlisted MAPS to advise on the bill, led the reform closer to passage than any previous state-wide psychedelic decriminalization legislation. On the heels of the update about SB 519 was news of Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing another proposed piece of drug policy legislation sponsored by Senator Wiener.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Despite this, pockets of advocacy and research persisted, leading to the gradual recognition of its therapeutic potential and subsequent legalization for medical use in various states starting in the late 20th century. Moreover, its use in palliative care has shown promising results in improving quality of life for terminally ill patients.

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CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

However, medical marijuana is here to stay, and so – as advocacy groups argue: employers will have to come around sooner or later. To help move things along, many state and local governments are now enacting legislation disallowing pre-employment marijuana testing for certain types of employees. Find Out if You Qualify.

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Marijuana Safety Policy Advocacy 98

NORML

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

DC Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners (ANCs) and unions also came out to speak on behalf of their constituencies and union members in support of the proposed legislation. The hearing lasted more than seven hours. You can read more about NORML’s position on cannabis in the workplace here.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2022

Historically they have successfully worked on projects together and recognize the opportunity to share resources and expand the footprint of advocacy and education centered around hemp as a nutritious animal feed product. The pathway to ingredient approval for hemp and its co-products is time consuming and complicated.

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Hemp Advocacy Research and Development Agriculture 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2022

Our champions in Congress, upon the advocacy of the U.S. Such enforcement discretion shall be in effect until the FDA establishes a process for stakeholders to notify the FDA of use of CBD in products that include safety studies for intended use per product and 112 makes a determination about such product. They write.

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NORML

JANUARY 27, 2020

The bill will have a hearing in the House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee where committee members accept public comment before voting to release the bill to the full House for consideration. Hearing details : Wednesday 1/29/20 @ 2:30PM House Minority Caucus Room 411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 6, 2021

Although lawmakers have officially described this bill as a decriminalization initiative, the legislation clearly states that it would “make lawful” the possession and social sharing of psilocybin, DMT, LSD, MDMA, ibogaine, and pretty much every other psychedelic drug.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 3, 2022

From day one legislators have actively ignored this issue in the name of over cautious safety and the industry has not pushed back enough to demand better solutions Here’s the introduction “We’re going to have this entire new universe of plastic waste of the worst kind,” says one environmental activist. Great report.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In the states where we operate, we will work with state legislators to advance policies that foster an equitable industry and create real restorative justice measures. It’s time for us as a multi-state operator to stop hiding behind the veil of “safety and transparency” that has led to advocacy for exclusionary, protectionist policies.

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NORML

DECEMBER 30, 2018

As Illinois lawmakers continue to consider input from various stakeholders for legislation that would legalize the possession and use of marijuana for adults 21 and up in 2019, some advocates are feeling left out of the process. Are minorities already being excluded from the state’s blossoming marijuana industry? It appears so.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

” “I’m pleased to join Representative Crist in introducing this legislation today. As a Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus I remain committed to promoting this bill as well as other legislation to protect individuals and reform our federal cannabis laws.”

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

This legislation has the potential to boost New York State’s economy by potentially creating a $1.7 The Rochester advocacy groups are hosting a series of community education and outreach events to mobilize support for immediately passing the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (S.1527/A.1617),

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Veriheal

AUGUST 23, 2023

Position Aligned With Civil Rights Organizations Major civil rights organizations and advocacy groups like the ACLU have also strongly criticized the social media drug reporting bill for violating privacy and free speech protections. Senator Wyden’s willingness to strongly challenge concerning legislation gives reason for hope.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 168

NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Partially as a legislative apology for the frivolous and unnecessary wrongs of the War on Drugs and partially to boost possible employment opportunities to past “offenders”, Assembly Bill 192 would create a program for anyone with permanent criminal charges to apply for the records of those crimes to be sealed.

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Consumption Conditions Legislation Patients 135

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2019

A new national advocacy organization has launched in Los Angeles to advocate and educate lawmakers on the path towards federal cannabis legalization. The Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce (GACC) will focus on legislation including, cultivation, manufacture, distribution, public safety, and taxation of medical and adult-use cannabis.

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Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2021

In Dallas, Texas police chief Eddie Garcia has made a proposal to the Dallas City Council Public Safety Committee requesting that Dallas police officers no longer arrest or cite most individuals who have 2 oz of cannabis or less in their possession. However, only time will tell how these will hold up in the legislation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2022

In 2019 the council passed legislation protecting many D.C. Also, see this MM report for a round-up of similar legislation around the country as of June 2022. Last fall, New Jersey adopted similar protections for workers , and Nevada implemented its own version in 2020. Read more at .

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