Politics

Update: Members of the Committee on Federal and State Affairs decided on March 10 to move forward with substitute language which only permits physicians to recommend “non-intoxicating cannabinoid medicines.” Based on these changes, NORML is now of the belief...

Update: HB 656 has been "retained in committee" and will not receive further consideration. Legislation is making its way through the New Hampshire House, HB 656, to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for adult use. Members of the House Committee on...

Update: The House held a hearing about HB 1236 on March 3 at 1pm, and a hearing about SB 891 on March 2 at 1pm. Update: A new Goucher poll cites that 58% of Marylanders support marijuana legalization and only 36% oppose...

Update: Senate Bill 238 has been tabled and will not receive further action this session. Senate legislation is pending, SB 238, to indefinitely halt the enactment of the state’s voter-initiated medical marijuana law.  Specifically, the measure states that Arkansas patients may...

Update: Lawmakers failed to move SB 130 out of committee. No action will be taken on this measure this legislative session. SB 130 prohibits individuals from operating a motor vehicle if they have 5 or more nanograms of THC per...

Update: A modified version of HB 1400 was signed into law. Act 740 prohibits the smoking of marijuana in any place where smoking tobacco is prohibited, in the presence of a child under age 14 or a pregnant woman,...

Update: House Bill 1340 was defeated on the House floor on Thursday, February 16, by a 54 to 35 vote. Legislation is pending in the House to decriminalize the possession of marijuana and marijuana-related paraphernalia.  House Bill 1340 amends existing law so...

Update: Governor Sununu on June 28 signed legislation, HB 160, adding moderate to severe post-traumatic stress disorder and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome other as qualifying conditions. The new law takes effect August 27, 2017. Update: Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 157 into...

Update: HB 1094 did not pass before the legislative crossover and likely will not be passed this year.  Update: A public hearing for HB 1094 was held in the House on January 26. Legislation is pending before the House, HB 1094,...

Update: SB 17 did not pass before the legislative crossover and likely will not be voted on this year.  Update: SB 17 passed the first reading and was referred to committee. Legislation is pending, SB 17, that seeks to establish a...