Feb 14 2023
A lawmaker in Louisiana has prefiled two separate bills in the state’s House of Representatives to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana, with a third forthcoming. State Representative Candace Newell has prefiled two different legislative proposals aimed at legalizing marijuana and established a licensed and regulated system of marijuana retailers and producers, with one more on …
Feb 14 2023
Virginia legislation that would allow for the legal and regulated distribution of marijuana and marijuana products has been “Passed By Indefinitely” in a House subcommittee vote. Senate Bill 1133 was “Passed By Indefinitely” today in a 5 to 3 vote by the House General Laws Subcommittee. The proposal, sponsored by Senator Jennifer McClellan, was recently …
Feb 13 2023
A Minnesota bill that would make marijuana legal throughout the state continues to advance at breakneck speed in the state’s legislature. Earlier today House Human Services Policy Committee in a voice vote agreed to advance legislation to legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older. This marks the eighth House committee to advance the proposal. Shortly …
Feb 10 2023
A legislative proposal to legalize marijuana via a constitutional amendment has been introduced in the Arkansas Senate. Filed by State Senator Joshua Bryant, the bill would allow those 21 and older to possess and consume marijuana and marijuana products for all uses. It would also establish a licensed and regulated system of marijuana retail outlets …
Feb 09 2023
Yet another Minnesota Senate committee has passed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. The Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy passed the measure in a tight 5 to 4 vote, making them the fifth committee in the Senate to approve the measure and move it forward in the committee process. It will need to pass a …
Feb 09 2023
According to a new analysis if Hawaii legalizes recreational marijuana the industry would create over 3,000 new jobs and generate over $80 million in annual tax revenue. According to the HICIA 2023 Adult Use Market and Tax Projection Report, conducted by the Hawai’i Cannabis Industry Association, the state legalizing marijuana would create 3,375 new full-time …
Feb 08 2023
Legislation that would explicitly allow marijuana consumption lounges to sell freshly made food and beverages and host live events has been introduced in the California Legislature. Assembly Bill 374 was filed by Assembly Member Matt Haney. It would allow licensed marijuana consumption sites to that sell freshly made foods and beverages and host live events …
Feb 08 2023
Seven committees in the Minnesota House of Representatives have now passed legislation to legalize marijuana. With the bill’s passage in the House Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy Committee, it is halfway through the 14 committees necessary for a full House vote. A companion bill in the Senate has been passed by four of …
Feb 07 2023
A citizens’ initiative that would legalize marijuana for everyone 21 and older will be voted on in Oklahoma next month on March 7th. In October Governor Stitt issued a proclamation setting a special election on marijuana legalization for March 7, 2023, now just a month away. On that date voters will decide the fate of …
Feb 07 2023
A bill that would lower the scheduling of magic mushrooms and create a statewide advisory board for the psychedelic has been passed by Virginia’s full Senate. Introduced by State Senator Ghazala Hashmi, the measure would establish a statewide psilocybin advisory board and would adjust the psychedelic to be a lower schedule under state law, from …
