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 …
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Eighth House Committee and Sixth Senate Committee Approve Bill to Legalize Marijuana in Minnesota
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 …
Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Marijuana Filed in Arkansas
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 …
Fifth Senate Committee Votes to Legalize Marijuana in Minnesota Following Seven House Committees Doing to the Same
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 …
Analysis: Legalizing Marijuana in Hawaii Would Create Over 3,300 New Jobs
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 …
California Bill Would Allow Marijuana Consumption Lounges to Sell Food and Beverages, Host Live Events
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 …
Minnesota Marijuana Legalization Bill Passed by Seventh House Committee
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 …
Next Month Oklahoma Voters Have Opportunity to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
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 …
Virginia Senate Approves Bill to Lower Scheduling of Magic Mushrooms and Create Advisory Board
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 …
Australia Legalizes Magic Mushrooms and MDMA for Medical Purposes
The Australian government has announced that it is rescheduling psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and MDMA to allow for medical use for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treat-resistant depression. The country is moving the substances to Schedule 8 under the country’s drug code, allowing psychiatrists to prescribe them for medical and therapeutic uses. The substances …
