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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

Update : HB 1648 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/23/20 at 1:30pm. Update : HB 1614 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/23/20 at 11am. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29

NORML

House Financial Services Committee has passed The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 out of committee this week. 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.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2980, to amend the Illinois Banking Act and the Illinois Credit Union Act in a manner that facilitates banks and other financial institutions to safely conduct transactions with licensed marijuana businesses. AZ resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/8/19

NORML

This week, 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. AR resident?

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Crapo’s Crap Statement On US Cannabis Banking, “I remain firmly opposed to efforts to legalize marijuana on the federal level, and I am opposed to legalization in the State of Idaho,”

Cannabis Law Report

He’s demanding more studies and much tighter rules around banking and the crop. Chairman Crapo Outlines Concerns with Cannabis Banking Legislation. Requests feedback on potential changes to address public health and safety issues. I also do not support the SAFE Banking Act that passed in the House of Representatives. .

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FDA to Clear a Path Within Four Months To Lawfully Market Hemp-Derived CBD Products

Canna Law Blog

Moreover, the lawmakers are hoping that regulatory certainty will provide stakeholders access to banking services and open up new economic opportunities for the industry while at the same time protect consumers. The spending reports mandates the FDA to clear a path for the lawful marketing of these products within 120 days.

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House of Representatives Set to Vote on SAFE Banking Act Today

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 (the “SAFE Banking Act”) today. In light of these concerns, most banks have denied cannabis-related businesses access to bank accounts and other financial services.

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