House Democrats introduce recreational legislation
Medical Marijuana Program Connection
JANUARY 20, 2023
House lawmakers introduced two bills Friday to legalize and create a recreational marijuana industry in Delaware, setting up a likely. Read More
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Washington May Raise the Minimum Age for High THC Cannabis Purchases
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 15, 2024
Today, the legislature is looking hard at a bill known as House Bill 2320 , which would raise the minimum age of products containing 35% THC or more, to 25 years old. The bill was actually introduced by Democratic Rep. Washington’s shortfall was considerably smaller than California or Oregon from 2022 to 2023. And dangerous.” “The
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Is 2021 The Year Of Meaningful Cannabis Banking Reform?
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 28, 2021
With Democrats in control of the White House and Congress (at least until the 2022 midterm election), the question remains as to whether this is the year that the federal government enacts meaningful cannabis banking reform. 1595 , was first introduced in the U.S. 1595 , was first introduced in the U.S.
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Vermont’s Cannabis Board Rejects Proposed 15% THC Cap on Cannabis
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Vermont has already introduced a potency cap for its looming recreational cannabis legalization market, with flower capped at 30% and THC and concentrates capped at 60%. Recreational Cannabis Sales in Vermont Set to Begin in May . Introduced by Reps. Medical cannabis was legalized 14 years prior in 2004.
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The Week in Weed: May 15, 2020
The Blunt Truth
MAY 15, 2020
Minnesota introduced a legalization bill and of course, there’s more news from Massachusetts. Although NORML and other advocacy groups asked that state-legal marijuana businesses gain access to this relief, that language did not make it into the legislation. You will also recall that recreational stores were forced to close.
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The Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2021 is Introduced in Washington DC
Veriheal
MARCH 24, 2021
Recreational cannabis has been legal in both states for several years. Then again, maybe they will with the newly introduced Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2021. Introducing the Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2021. Like many states that have passed recreational cannabis legislation, D.C. aged 21 and older.
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Congress Keeps D.C. Marijuana Sales Ban In Place But Continues Protections For Medical Cannabis States In Spending Legislation
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 10, 2022
would continue to be blocked from legalizing recreational marijuana sales under a bicameral omnibus spending bill that was introduced by congressional leaders early on Wednesday morning. Marijuana Sales Ban In Place But Continues Protections For Medical Cannabis States In Spending Legislation. Read full article: .
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How About Slipping The SAFE Act Into The Defense Spending Bill ?
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
The House likes the idea, we’re not sure if cannabis plants could speak they’d be in favor of sitting next to legislation that’s designed to create chaos and destruction. It's passed the House 5 times. oops we’re sorry we meant defense! We cannot wait any longer to address this public safety threat.
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Delaware Legislators Re-Introduce Adult Use Cannabis Bill
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 18, 2019
Delaware lawmakers have introduced recreational cannabis legislation nearly one year after the House rejected a different legalization proposal, Delaware State News reports. Democratic state Rep. Adult-Use Bill Introduced In Delaware. But that is the story of US regulated cannabis so far. Read more at.
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Illinois: Proposal would let library districts tax marijuana
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 23, 2020
A bill filed in Springfield could allow local libraries to get a cut of the taxes on recreational cannabis sales, but it would come at the potential expense of county-level taxes. House Bill 4135 would allow the state’s more than 600 libraries to impose a 1 percent tax on recreational cannabis sales in their jurisdictions.
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A New Bill To Legalize Cannabis In North Carolina Has Been Filed By State Lawmakers
SpeedWeed
APRIL 22, 2021
A bill introduced this week in the North Carolina state legislature would seek to not only legalize cannabis possession, but also regulate a recreational cannabis industry. . One of the bill’s co-sponsors, Democratic state House Rep. Perhaps most crucially of all, a task force that was appointed by Democratic Gov.
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Congressman Speaks Out for Sha’Carri Richardson
SpeedWeed
JULY 23, 2021
Speaking at a hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee, Representative Steve Cohen mocked the reasoning offered up for Richardson’s one-month suspension. At a time when a growing number of states have legalized recreational marijuana use, Richardson’s suspension feels like a relic of a previous era. View original article.
USA State By State Digest: Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington Wyoming
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 26, 2019
The new members, who must be approved by the state legisl. This development has raised concerns that the already much-delayed rollout of the state’s recreational pot system would slow even more. Federal Court Recognizes Free Speech for Cannabis Producer, Connecticut Lawmakers Introduce Adult-Use Legalization Bill: Week in Review.
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Thursday 8 February 2019 – State By State Digest: Federal, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
House Financial Services Committee Will Hear Cannabis Banking Bill Next Week. Banking bill may be first cannabis reform legislation to benefit from a new U.S. House power dynamic. With a new Democratic majority in the U.S. Bill introduced to make CBD food products legal in Maine. The bill, sponsored by Reps.
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Hoban Law’s Weekly Roundup
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
Federal officials would be blocked from punishing banks for working with marijuana businesses under an annual spending bill released by congressional Democratic leaders on Sunday. The legislation, which is set to be considered by a House subcommittee on Monday, would also remove a longstanding rider that prevents the city of Washington, D.C.
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Illinois Cannabis Legislation
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 10, 2019
Illinois Cannabis Legislation – titled Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act introduced, and in classic Illinois fashion Governor Pritzker is already crowing about the bill making Illinois a leader, even though nine states have already legalized adult use. AUTHOR: “Jordan Zoot. “ aBIZinaBOX Inc., Bruce Rauner.
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45 Bills call for pot to be legal nationally
Cannabis Chronicles
JULY 23, 2019
WASHINGTON — Bills that would legalize and tax marijuana at the national level, and provide opportunities for people convicted of federal pot crimes to clear their records, were introduced Tuesday in Congress. The companion legislation in the House and Senate were introduced by Sen. Both are Democrats.
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The Nevada Independent Provides A Great Review Of All Current Legislation
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 13, 2019
A few years ago, marijuana businesses were wondering if they would even survive the legislative session without some sort of political crackdown. But chief among the nearly 20 cannabis-related bills introduced this session is a forthcoming measure from Gov. It’s not an effective way to regulate or legislate that issue.”.
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58 Lighting Up Florida Medical Marijuana People: Rear Battalion, Part 9
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2019
While the strong Florida medical marijuana Crusaders marched forward, the state itself and the legislators who comprise the Rear Battalion lost some footing. . ” In late July 2019, Marijuana hearings and reform bills directly affecting the marijuana industry were introduced in the U.S.
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MJ Biz Daily’s Top 5 Charts That Explain The Cannabis Industry’s Unpredictable 2021
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Would the new Democratic president and Congress be able to push through landmark cannabis reform legislation? Lawmakers and governors stepped up in 2021 by producing a record number of legislative-driven marijuana markets. Congress continued to introduce and push cannabis legislation in 2021, a trend that began in the 70s.
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Governor of Colorado Pens Letter Urging Legitimate Cannabis Banking |
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 30, 2021
As Democrats in Congress appear eager to finally tackle comprehensive marijuana reform, Colorado Governor Jared Polis hopes they address one particular cannabis policy first. The bill was introduced in draft form by the three Democratic senators last month. Medical and recreational cannabis sales in the U.S.
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Illinois Bill Would Legalize Marijuana
The Joint Blog
MAY 7, 2019
Legislation that would make Illinois the 11th state to legalize marijuana has been officially introduced. Pritzker and several state lawmakers have introduced a long-awaited bill that would legalize and regulate the use and sale of recreational marijuana in the state next year, reports the Associated Press.
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SAFE Banking Act of 2021 Passed by House of Representatives
SpeedWeed
APRIL 20, 2021
The House of Representatives on Monday passed the SAFE Banking Act of 2021, which clears the way for financial institutions and banks to work with cannabis companies. The SAFE Banking Act of 2021, which was introduced last month by Democratic Rep. Where Does The SAFE Banking Act of 2021 Go Next? View original article.
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Legalization Proposals Progress Around the Country
NORML
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Just about two months into the 2019 legislative session, legalization proposals are swiftly moving forward in states across the country. This marked the first time a legislative committee in Hawaii moved a legalization proposal forward. House Bill 481 seeks to allow for the use, possession, and retail sale of marijuana by adults.
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The Marijuana Justice Act Introduced In Both Chambers Of Congress
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. “Rep. .” “Rep.
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First Recreational Marijuana Bill Introduced in Ohio
SpeedWeed
JULY 16, 2021
On Thursday, two Democratic state House representatives there—Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch—introduced legislation to legalize and regulate the cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana in the state. A pair of Buckeye State lawmakers are ready to put the “high” in Ohio. .
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Ohio to More than Double Number of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries |
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
But while the state’s medical marijuana law continues to evolve, efforts to legalize recreational pot use have been slow to get off the ground. . In July, a pair of Ohio lawmakers introduced what was said to be the first bill to legalize and regulate the cultivation and sale of marijuana in the state’s history.
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Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program, What To Know
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 7, 2022
In November of 2021, Philadelphia voters passed a resolution calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Wolf to implement adult-use legislation in the state. The will of the voters of the state’s largest city echoed increased calls for statewide legalization by the legislators over the course of the pandemic.
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Federal Cannabis Legislation: PREPARE Act
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 18, 2022
On Thursday, a bipartisan collection of congressmen introduced a bill that would require to US Attorney General to lead a commission to oversee the process of making recommendations for a cannabis regulation system comparable to the current alcohol regulation system. This implies similarities between cannabis and alcohol regulation.
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Some Senators Urge Big Push For SAFE Via The Defense Bill
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Letter from Senate Armed Services Committee Members Urges Committee Leaders to Keep House-Passed Bipartisan Bill Allowing Legal Cannabis Businesses to Access Critical Banking Services in Final Version of NDAA. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The full text of the letter can be found here. “??In
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Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
SpeedWeed
JULY 17, 2021
That’s part of the reason why a final version of the legislation to end cannabis prohibition has yet to be formally filed in Congress. This is going to be a process,” Schumer said during a joint press conference with Wyden and Booker on Wednesday, shortly after releasing their 163-page legislation. and Sen. —the
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Cannabis Legalization: MORE Act Again Clears the House
Canna Law Blog
APRIL 2, 2022
Yesterday, March 31, 2022, the House of Representatives again voted to end federal prohibition of marijuana by removing it from the list of banned substances. In 2020, a similar version of the MORE Act passed through the House but lost support before a Senate vote could take place.
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The Week in Weed: July 14, 2023
The Blunt Truth
JULY 14, 2023
Two state senators, one a Democrat and one a Republican, introduced Senate Bill 846 late last week that would legalize the adult use of cannabis. A bipartisan House bill has gone nowhere since being introduced in May, so a ballot initiative seems a more likely path to legalization. Whatever happened with that?
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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Receives Final Appointments
SpeedWeed
JULY 17, 2021
That’s part of the reason why a final version of the legislation to end cannabis prohibition has yet to be formally filed in Congress. This is going to be a process,” Schumer said during a joint press conference with Wyden and Booker on Wednesday, shortly after releasing their 163-page legislation. and Sen. —the
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Illinois Set to Award New Cannabis Dispensary Licenses After Lawsuits, Delays
SpeedWeed
JULY 16, 2021
That’s part of the reason why a final version of the legislation to end cannabis prohibition has yet to be formally filed in Congress. This is going to be a process,” Schumer said during a joint press conference with Wyden and Booker on Wednesday, shortly after releasing their 163-page legislation. and Sen. —the
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52 Thursday 28 February – State By State Digest: FDA, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Vermont
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
At a legislative reception in Juneau on Feb. 22 hosted by the Alaska Marijuana Industry Association, business owners told a group of 50 legislators and staffers the new governor’s plan to dismantle the board is a power grab that will undermine the industry’s input in the rulemaking that governs the commercial cannabis sector.
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58 Medical Marijuana Reform: What Does The US House Vote Postponement Mean For MMJ?
MMJ Recs
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Prior to the onset of the pandemic, many states had introduced a bill to decriminalize marijuana that would allow for reform on the punishments received for those in possession. What the new marijuana legislation will mean. The new legislation aims to eliminate the chance of that altogether and impose fines instead.
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Biden Is Upsetting Some People In DC Over Latest Cannabis Ruling
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 7, 2021
Shocked’ and ‘Disappointed’ By Biden Move to Uphold Ban On Recreational Cannabis Sales. elected officials and business owners are voicing their frustration following news that President Joe Biden’s proposed budget would continue to prevent the District from legalizing recreational cannabis sales. Ganjapreneur has the story. Read more
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Tuesday 19 February – State By State Digest: Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Vermont
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
A Republican state senator on Thursday introduced a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana but, unlike a Democratic House bill, would have the state operate retail marijuana stores. Moores said the legislators liked how states such as Utah and New Hampshire regulate liquor. NEW MEXICO. NORTH CAROLINA.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Proposes Psychedelic Amendment
SpeedWeed
JULY 23, 2021
Ocasio-Cortez introduced an amendment that would promote future studies on psychedelic substances such as MDMA, psilocybin and ibogaine. However, the House of Representatives rejected the proposal. All of these proposals, and many more, are set to be discussed by the House of Representatives on Monday, July 26. Shutterstock.
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U.S. Senator Introduces Bipartisan Insurance Bill, CLAIM Act, for Cannabis Businesses
SpeedWeed
MARCH 22, 2021
Last week, United States Senator Bob Menendez introduced a bipartisan bill that would help the cannabis industry gain much-needed access to insurance. . The Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana, or CLAIM Act of 2021, is also being backed by Senator Rand Paul, a Republican, and Senator Jeff Merkley, a Democrat. The post U.S.
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Saturday 10 February – State By State Digest: Federal, Arizona, Hawaii, Illinois, Ohio, Oregon
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
The list of witnesses who will be called before the House has not yet been publicly released, though it was obtained by Marijuana Moment. This is where the 10 committee Democrats voiced their objections to the nominations, with U.S. First Bill Emerges To Legalize Recreational Cannabis In Illinois. The bill, introduced Jan.
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Recreational Legalization Bills Advance In New Mexico House And Senate
MassRoots
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
A bill to legalize the recreational use of cannabis was just approved by the House Judiciary Committee in Santa Fe, New Mexico, making it one step closer to becoming law. House Bill 356 now moves to the House floor for a vote which could take place as early as Wednesday. “I
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2022 Promises To Be A Big Year For Cannabis Laws In Ohio
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 11, 2022
In July, two Democratic State Representatives introduced a bill (HB 382) to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Ohio. HB 498 is still waiting to be scheduled for a hearing in the House Finance Committee. The bill is now awaiting consideration by the Ohio House. The bill has not advanced.
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