The Minnesota Legislature gave final approval today to an omnibus marijuana bill that would make a wide range of changes to the state’s legal marijuana system, sending the proposal to the governor. Senate File 4401, sponsored by State Senator David Dibble (D), State Senator Lindsey Port (D) and State Representative Jessica Hanson (D), was passed …
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Latest updates on cannabis legislation, including state and federal bills, legalization efforts, regulatory changes, committee votes and policy reforms.
New Jersey Bill to Revise Hemp Beverage Rules and Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensing Advances Through Two Committees
A New Jersey bill that would revise the state’s rules for hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages and medical marijuana dispensaries advanced through two Assembly committees on May 14, the same day a companion measure was filed in the Senate. Assembly Bill 5051 was reported out of the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee with amendments …
Virginia Marijuana Resentencing Bill Expected to Be Signed Into Law Today
According to multiple advocates and lawmakers who worked on the proposal, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is expected to sign Senate Bill 62 into law today, creating a process for courts to revisit certain felony marijuana sentences tied to conduct that occurred before the state legalized possession. The legislation, filed by State Senator Louise Lucas (D), …
Two Federal Hemp Bills Gain New Bipartisan Support in U.S. House
Two federal hemp bills have gained new bipartisan support in the U.S. House, with one proposal focused on delaying pending federal hemp restrictions and the other establishing a national regulatory framework for cannabinoid hemp products. The Hemp Enforcement, Modernization, and Protection Act, filed as H.R. 7212, received its seventh congressional supporter today, with Representative John …
New York Senate Health Committee Advances Bill to Restrict Drug and Marijuana Testing of Pregnant Patients and Newborns
A New York Senate committee has advanced legislation that would prohibit drug and marijuana testing of pregnant and postpartum patients, as well as newborns, unless specific conditions are met. Senate Bill 845, sponsored by State Senator Julia Salazar (D), was passed today by the Senate Health Committee in an 11 to 2 vote, with one …
Colombia House Committee Approves Bill to Legalize and Regulate Cannabis
A proposal to legalize and regulate marijuana in Colombia has cleared its first legislative hurdle, with a House committee voting Tuesday to advance the measure. The bill, filed by Representative Alejandro Ocampo, was approved by the First Committee of the House of Representatives, sending it to the full chamber for consideration. If the full House …
Louisiana Resolution Would Create Recreational Cannabis Policy Task Force
A new resolution has been filed in the Louisiana House of Representatives that would create a task force focused on recreational marijuana policy. House Concurrent Resolution 111, filed by State Representative Denise Marcelle (D), was introduced on May 12 and was read by title before being laid over under the rules, an early but required …
Louisiana House Committee Unanimously Approves Bill Allowing Terminally Ill Patients to Use Medical Marijuana in Healthcare Facilities
A Louisiana House committee has given unanimous approval to legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana while in certain healthcare facilities. Senate Bill 270, filed by State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D), was reported favorably yesterday by the House Committee on Health and Welfare in a 10 to 0 vote. The measure …
U.S. Congress: Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition Nationwide Gains 72nd Sponsor
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act has gained another sponsor in the U.S. House, with Representative Grace Meng (D-NY) signing on yesterday. Meng’s support brings the bill to 72 total sponsors. It comes less than two weeks after Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) joined the measure on April 29, which came one day after …
Georgia Governor Signs Bill to Significantly Expand Medical Cannabis Program
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) has signed legislation into law that will make wide-ranging changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, including new qualifying conditions, longer-lasting patient cards and a major change to how THC limits are handled. Senate Bill 220, known as the Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act, was approved by the Senate 38 …
