NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup. Many state capitols around the country have suspended legislative sessions, continued to vote on key bills remotely, or have at the very least closed to the public and nonessential business. Update : SB 8 was heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3/20/20.

Legislation

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.

Legislation

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Roers Jones, who sponsored the recently defeated decriminalization bill, is trying to get her language inserted as a part of separate legislation. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. GA resident?

Legislation

NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A complex and comprehensive plan laid out in over 200 pages of legislative text, the CRTA would implement one of the most tightly regulated, highly taxed and heavily controlled legal cannabis markets in the world. There is still a chance that sensible and responsible recommendations can improve this plan.

Legalization

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 23, 2021

Two years ago, we detailed here legislative and other efforts in Texas to expand legal uses of cannabis. While conservative lawmakers have historically been unfriendly to cannabis legislation in Texas (Lt. Dan Patrick, who controls the state’s Senate, is particularly ill-disposed), polling for cannabis has never been better.

Legislation

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Illinois Hemp Growers Association (IHGA) is scheduled to host two events in September. The first event, the Future of Hemp in Illinois , will discuss the controversy surrounding D-8 products, the Farm Bill, and other industry insight. Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center, located at 12927 Co. Saturday, September 30.

Events

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

On Thursday, hundreds of Texans joined us at the Texas State Capitol to discuss marijuana policy with legislators! We provided a training session for our participants that covered an overview of the legislative process, review of priority legislation , what to expect from their visits and Q&A.

Policy

NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

These events offer a voice to the large number of registered medical marijuana patients who are deeply dissatisfied with the current program. A Patients’ Bill of Rights for Medical Cannabis will be offered to legislators as a proposed Resolution. Healthcare only works when people can afford it.”

Patients

NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Tamara Netzel and Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring at the Virginia 2020 Legislative Cannabis Summit. In Cruel Consequences’ first year, its portrait exhibits were displayed at dozens of events across the Mid-Atlantic. The project is always looking for more stories, please consider sharing yours.

Advocacy

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 29, 2023

event for anyone interested in an opportunity to try hemp food and drinks or check out industrial hemp products, such as building materials, plastics, textiles, clothing, and paper. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and partake in other educational aspect of the event.

Events

NORML

MARCH 4, 2019

In the Texas State Capitol Building, dozens of patients joined us to ask their legislators to coauthor legislation that makes the Texas Compassionate Use Program more inclusive and effective. Ask your legislators to coauthor HB 1365 and SB 90 now! Ask your legislators to coauthor HB 1365 and SB 90 now!

Patients

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

During the 2023 spring legislative session, Illinois politicians and stakeholders wrangled over a cannabis omnibus that eventually failed because of the late inclusion and hard-line stance to ban delta-8 products. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

Legislation

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Illinois legislators recently introduced three cannabis delivery bills that address licensing, drive-through windows, security, penalties and enforcement, and more. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The post Illinois legislators introduce three cannabis delivery bills appeared first on Illinois News Joint.

Legislation

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation today released a legislative update about the passage of Senate Bill 1559 and the new cannabis transporting laws. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

Legislation

NORML

JULY 8, 2019

While Nevadans will unfortunately have to wait another two years for the fate of public consumption lounges to be decided upon, monumental legislation passed in the 2019 legislative session regardless.

Advocacy

NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Following a wild and groundbreakingly successful 2019 with several memorable events across both The Battle Born State and the nation as a whole, Nevada NORML wanted to ensure that their operations in 2020 surpassed even that of the previous year. After coming down from the high of coordinating all the panels for the CBD.io

Advocacy

NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

While I was serving as a state legislator, my home state of Oregon became the first in the nation to decriminalize simple possession. Nearly my entire career as a public servant, I’ve been proud to work with NORML to build understanding and consensus on the need for cannabis reform since 1973.

Advocacy

NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Priority legislation includes: the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act , the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act , the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act and more! Third, use NORML’s Action Center to contact your members of Congress in support of marijuana law reform efforts.

Policy

NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

First founded in 2017, the Caucus has been a pivotal element in our ability to build broad bipartisan support for legislation that would address every aspect of reform, from ending criminalization to research to veterans healthcare. A longtime champion of reform efforts, Rep. A longtime supporter of reform efforts himself, Rep.

Legislation

NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. On January 16 , join Delaware NORML at 10:30am at the 2nd Floor Senate Hearing Room – Legislative Hall in Dover. Meetings will begin at 9am.

Decriminalization

NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

Senator Siobhan Dunnavant’s SB1557 would clarify last year’s landmark Let Doctors Decide medical cannabis legislation. Senator Glen Sturtevant’s (R-10) SB1632 seeks to allow medical cannabis administration on school property and at school events. Marijuana policy should be evidence based.

Policy

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

APRIL 20, 2022

Today, our team is celebrating by gearing up for two exciting events hosted by Burns & Levinson featuring experts and cannabis marketplace pros from across the industry. Happy 4/20! CannaBusiness Advisory Webinar. Permissible Payments in Cannabis. Safer alternatives to cashless ATMs, blockchain, and more. Thursday, April 28 | 4:00 p.m.

Events

NORML

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Virginia NORML is thrilled to provide a direct line to the policymakers, researchers, and advocates who are championing cannabis policy reform in the Commonwealth, especially in light of the opportunities the 2021 Virginia General Assembly session presents for proposed legislation.

Legalization

Veriheal

APRIL 26, 2023

Blumenauer stated that the VA does not support the legislation but that several veteran groups, including the AMVETS (American Veterans) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), support the act. The cannabis industry supports this act, including the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and the Drug Policy Alliance.

Access

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.

Advocacy

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2021

BONG SCORE We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event 1 Don’t Bother Unless You Need… Read More.

Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2023

SHRM write Here’s the intro The ongoing flurry of marijuana legislation, court cases and cannabis-based products makes it difficult for HR professionals to craft policies that meet their company’s drug-testing needs.

Events

NORML

JANUARY 31, 2019

Nearly 10 years after opening the first cannabis cafe in the United States , Oregon NORML ( ornorml.org ) executive director Madeline Martinez is appealing directly to legislators in Salem to pass a bill sponsored by Senator Lew Frederick (D-Portland) that would finally legalize her trademark business, The World Famous Cannabis Cafe.

Consumption

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center, located at 12927 Co. Road 26 in Princeton, is set to host the event. The event is open to the public. IHGA also is hosting the Future of Hemp in Illinois event in which members will discuss the controversy surrounding D-8 products, the Farm Bill, and other industry insights.

Events

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2022

In April, we sent you a 2022 legislative update , highlighting 5 bills that help licensees connect with consumers and diversify their offerings. May 27 was the deadline for bills to pass in the house of origin and head to the other legislative chamber. Alcohol & Cannabis at Events ( AB 2210 , Quirk). on the day after.

Legislation

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center , located at 12927 Co. Road 26 in Princeton, is set to host the event. The event is open to the public. The IHGA achieves its goal through public education, consultation and service, working with legislators and statewide media on the issues, and volunteerism.” Saturday, Sept.

Events

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The event is free and open to the public. The Red Door Meeting Place, located at 1629 Roosevelt Road in Broadview, is set to host the in-person event. Illinois was the first state in the nation to legalize cannabis legislatively,” said Lightford, “and thousands of people have taken part of this growing industry. Wednesday, Nov.

Law

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2022

Actively involved in cannabis industry events he was recently named an a mNewYorkMetro Cannabis Industry power Player. In your line of consultancy, how difficult has it made things without overall federal legislation? The lack of federal legislation does limit some of the services we can provide. How old is the firm?

Legislation

NORML

MARCH 16, 2020

For the time being, as is being advised, you should avoid attending large gatherings, instead taking a serious look at the opportunities afforded to us by modern technology to communicate and host events virtually through online platforms. As a member of our NORML family, we earnestly care about your well-being.

Vaping

Illinois News Joint

MAY 7, 2023

With Friday, May 19, set as the 103rd General Assembly last day for this legislative session for the Illinois House and Senate before adjournment, recently aligned cannabis stakeholders are making a final push for the passage of current cannabis bills and more. For more specifics on ACE’s legislative priorities, visit here.

Law

NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. On January 16 , join Delaware NORML at 10:30am at the 2nd Floor Senate Hearing Room – Legislative Hall in Dover. Meetings will begin at 9am.

Legislation

NORML

JANUARY 12, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. On January 16 , join Delaware NORML at 10:30am at the 2nd Floor Senate Hearing Room – Legislative Hall in Dover. Meetings will begin at 9am.

Decriminalization