Politics

Update: HR 2273 and S. 1008 were referred to committees in their respective chambers. A bipartisan coalition of legislators has introduced HR 2273 to legalize the therapeutic use of cannabidiol (CBD). Senate companion legislation, S. 1008, is also pending before lawmakers. The...

Update: A hearing was held for S. 1152 on June 8th. Update: A bipartisan group of 9 Senators introduced a Senate version of the SAFE Banking Act (S. 1152) on May 18. A bipartisan coalition of more than two dozen co-sponsors...

Update: Governor Phil Scott signed SB 17 into law on June 9. It takes effect July 1, 2017.  Update: Lawmakers sent SB 16 to the Governor on June 2. Update: Members of the House gave preliminary approval SB 16 on May 1....

Update: Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 1 decided to “postponed indefinitely” further action on HB 17, likely killing it for this year. Update: Members of the House voted 56 to 7 on April 26 in favor of the...

Update: Governor John Hickenlooper signed SB 17 into law on June 6. Legislation to make patients with post-traumatic stress eligible for medical cannabis therapy awaits action from Gov. John Hickenlooper. Members of the House approved the bill by a vote of 39...

Update: Governor Inslee signed SB 5131 on May 16. House and Senate lawmakers have approved legislation, SB 5131, to expand medical cannabis access. The measure now awaits action from Gov. Jay Inslee. Senate Bill 5131 permits "Qualified medical marijuana patients and designated...

The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017, HR 1227, eliminates federal criminal penalties for possessing and growing the plant. This legislation gives states the power and flexibility to establish their own marijuana policies free from federal interference.  With the recent...

Nebraska Senator Debra Fischer has been claiming to her constituents that she opposes marijuana law reform because she believes that it is "a gateway drug to more harmful illicit narcotics." In fact, the available science concludes just the opposite. Over 60...

Update: Governor Steve Buillock signed SB 333 into law on May 23. Update: In a final vote on Tuesday, the House voted 68-31 for Senate Bill 333, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Mary Caferro of Helena. The Senate passed the bill 34-16...

Update: HR 1824 and S 780 were referred to committees. Senator Wyden and Representative Blumenauer have introduced legislation in the House and Senate (HR 1824 and S 780) to offer a wide range of legal protections to state-compliant marijuana-related businesses and consumers. Specifically,...