Legislation

Colorado Governor Signs Marijuana Bills

Colorado Governor Signs Marijuana Bills

On Tuesday, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed historic bills into law regarding the implementation of the state’s legal marijuana program.  At a signing ceremony at the state capitol, Hickenlooper...
Lawmakers Aim to Create Marijuana Policy Council

Lawmakers Aim to Create Marijuana Policy Council

On Thursday, a group of Democrats introduced a bill that would create a National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy.  According to the proposal, the commission would analyze and address...
Proposed Bills Would Overhaul Marijuana Policies Across US

Proposed Bills Would Overhaul Marijuana Policies Across US

Lawmakers from both parties have been working on a number of marijuana related bills, the first of which will be introduced by Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon and Representative...
Michigan House Passes Bills to Change MMJ Laws

Michigan House Passes Bills to Change MMJ Laws

On Thursday, the Michigan House passed a group of 4 bills that will work to clarify aspects of the state’s medical marijuana law.  Since Michigan’s medical marijuana law was...
Arizona Senate Approves Ban on Medical Marijuana on College Campuses

Arizona Senate Approves Ban on Medical Marijuana on College Campuses

On Wednesday, the Senate approved legislation which will ban use and possession of medical marijuana on college campuses in the state of Arizona.  This ban will apply to everyone,...
Lawmakers in Rhode Island Considering Marijuana Legalization

Lawmakers in Rhode Island Considering Marijuana Legalization

Today, Rhode Island lawmakers will review newly proposed legislation that would legalize marijuana in the state, regulating and taxing it similarly to alcohol. Under the proposed bill, marijuana possession...
Medical Marijuana Bill Goes to House for Consideration in Hawaii

Medical Marijuana Bill Goes to House for Consideration in Hawaii

Medical marijuana was legalized in Hawaii in 2000.  While the law currently allows patients with illnesses such as AIDS/HIV, Glaucoma, and Cancer to access medical marijuana, chronic pain is...
New Hampshire Holds Medical Marijuana Press Conference

New Hampshire Holds Medical Marijuana Press Conference

This morning, two New Hampshire lawmakers discussed a medical marijuana legalization bill they are sponsoring, SB 409.  Senator Jim Forsythe and Representative Evalyn Merrick met today at 8:45 a.m....
Colorado Proposes Responsible Vendors Bill for Collectives

Colorado Proposes Responsible Vendors Bill for Collectives

Senate Bill 154, the Responsible Vendors Bill, has been proposed in Colorado.  The bill would direct the state to authorize a server and seller training program with emphasis upon...
Connecticut Revisits Medical Marijuana Bill

Connecticut Revisits Medical Marijuana Bill

Connecticut lawmakers are revisiting the idea of medical marijuana legalization.  A public hearing has been scheduled for next Wednesday to review the latest version of of the proposal. Under...