Veriheal

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

For most of these legislators, it wasn’t their first time advocating for cannabis reform. Lee was responsible for introducing the Marijuana Justice Act, which received the highest number of congressional co-sponsorships of any legislation intended to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act in history.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 5, 2025

Time to cover some important legislative and OLCC updates, specifically. Legislative updates Senate Bill 558 Governor Tina Kotek signed this bill into law last week, on May 28 th. There are some key differences to the law signed by Kotek and the version of SB 558 that I previewed in January, at the start of the legislative session.

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NORML

MAY 28, 2021

The post History-Making Legislation To Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Reintroduced appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The post Federal: House Committee Advances Legislation Easing Hiring Restrictions for Those with a History of Marijuana Use With Bipartisan Support appeared first on NORML.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 30, 2019

Oklahoma and Medical Marijuana: A History. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority was set up to register patients in the program and one year later, Oklahoma ranks near the top of the 33 states that have approved MMJ legislation in participation from its citizens in the program.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

This historic vote marks the first time ever that a chamber of Congress has ever held a successful floor vote on a stand-alone piece of marijuana reform legislation. Thank you again for your support for NORML and for being on the right side of history. Introduced by House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.),

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

In the previous Congress, The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act became the first bill in American history to end the federal policy of criminalization that earned bipartisan support. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation specific to the physician-authorized use of cannabis. and the U.S.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This week, history was made. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. For the first time ever, the U.S. The bill now heads to the Governor. California. CA resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

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. Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

For the first time ever, a congressional committee has approved a piece of legislation to end marijuana prohibition in the United States. “This is a truly historic moment in our nation’s political history. “This is a truly historic moment in our nation’s political history.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

For the second time in US history legislation to repeal the failed, unscientific, and racist policy of federal marijuana prohibition has passed the powerful House Judiciary Committee. . The post Bill to Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Passes Critical House Committee appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

At NORML, as we gather around the table today, we’re thankful not only for the dozens of legislative victories and the historic votes in Congress in 2019, we’re thankful for you, our supporters, members, and donors, who’ve made this progress possible. Gratefully, The team at NORML.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. It is expected that Governor Pritzker will sign the legislation. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. This bill accomplishes many of NORML’s key goals.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Today, you were a part of making history. This is legislation that tens-of-thousands advocated for by sending messages, making phone calls, and meeting with lawmakers in DC and district offices. Make sure you go on record and contact your member of the House in support of this historic legislation.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden has introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. ” Legislative text for the Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act can be found here. and the U.S.

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2020

Welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2020! Legislation has been pre-filed for 2020, House Bill 25 / Senate Bill 242, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Legislation has been pre-filed, House Bill 595 / Senate Bill 962, seeking to protect medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination.

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 2, 2020

In the comments, we suggest to federal legislators and the DEA that a new agency be established that has no history in prosecution of the activities of which the DEA seeks to become the sole enforcer.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

This week cannabis legislation made history. The first ever federal cannabis reform legislation was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 321-103. This bill will still need to pass the Senate and be signed into law, but it serves as a marker of the progress cannabis legislation has made.

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NORML

AUGUST 12, 2019

America has a moral responsibility to pass my legislation to end the prohibition of marijuana and take on the oppression at the heart of the War on Drugs. America has a moral responsibility to pass my legislation to end the prohibition of marijuana and take on the oppression at the heart of the War on Drugs.

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NORML

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Starting January 1st, most employers will no longer be able to either fire or refuse to hire someone based solely upon their cannabis use history. The post California: Employees to No Longer Face Discrimination at Work for Their Off-Hours Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

“Thanks to the leadership of the House Judiciary chairman, never in history have we been closer to ending the failed policy of marijuana criminalization and providing pathways to opportunity for our brothers and sisters who have suffered under its oppressive reign.” However, we NEED your help to get this legislation approved.

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NORML

AUGUST 28, 2019

Legislation reducing marijuana possession penalties and facilitating the expungement of past cannabis convictions took effect today. Assembly Bill 8420-A was negotiated in the closing days of the 2019 legislative session after lawmakers failed to agree on provisions of a marijuana legalization measure. Finally, A.

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2019

Today, dozens of advocates from across the state of Delaware came together at Legislative Hall to support HB110 , a bill that seeks to legalize and regulate the sale of cannabis for adult-use in the First State. There were so many people there in support of HB110 that legislators ran out of time to hear further testimony.

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NORML

MAY 14, 2019

1427 states , “The department of probation shall not require individuals to submit to marijuana testing unless a determination is made, based on an individuals’ history and circumstances, that abstinence from marijuana is necessary to otherwise lead an otherwise law-abiding life.” .” Bill No.

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

Andrew Cuomo today signed legislation into law amending marijuana possession penalties and establishing procedures for the automatic expungement of prior, low-level cannabis convictions. Democratic Gov. The new law takes effect August 28, 2019.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

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. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 170, to expand access to medical cannabis in Delaware. DE resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

During a recent interview with the Westword , Ashley Weber, executive director of Colorado NORML shared a few tips for marijuana law reform advocates who want to get involved in the legislative process: “It’s about getting to know your representatives, and writing them daily if something’s important.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 11, 2019

On Thursday, April 4th 2019, Governor Lujan Grisham made history for the state of New Mexico by signing into law Senate Bill 204, Medical Cannabis in Schools. California, New York, Virginia and Washington all have active 2019 Legislation for Allowing Safe Access to Medical Cannabis in School that is expected to pass into law.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

This legislation is about accepting political reality. This legislation is about accepting scientific reality. This legislation is about accepting economic reality. Perhaps most importantly, this legislation is about accepting moral reality. The American people are sick and tired of our failed prohibition.

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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.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

California is looking to bolster its struggling cannabis market, Australia made psychedelic history, and Pennsylvania inched toward recreational legalization. Late last week, Assembly Member Matt Haney introduced legislation that would make it easier for cannabis dispensaries to sell food, drinks, and tickets to events. In the U.S.,

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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.

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Puff Puff Post

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The History and Science of Cannabis. On July 30 th , 2001, the government brought this into a legislative act known as the Medical Marijuana Access and Resources (MMAR). This legislative act did not allow Canadian patients to grow their own medicine. . Have a history of substance abuse.

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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.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

This has never happened in the history of our country and it is thanks to all the time and effort folks have put in for DECADES. However, we NEED your help to get this legislation approved. The MORE Act isn’t just some half measure either.

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