Despite being opposed to the move, Delaware Governor John Carney has announced that he will allow legislation legalizing marijuana to become law. With lawmakers being “100% confident” they have enough votes to override a potential veto, Governor Carney says he will not veto House Bill 1 and House Bill 2 but instead will allow them …
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Mar 28 2023
After Approving Bill to Legalize Marijuana Possession, Delaware Senate Votes to Legalize Sales
Shortly after Delaware’s Senate voted to pass a bill to legalize marijuana possession, they passed a separate bill to establish a legal marijuana industry. House Bill 2 was passed by the Senate in a 15 to 5 vote, a little less than an hour and a half after the chamber approved House Bill 1 by …
Mar 28 2023
Delaware Senate Approves Bill to Legalize Marijuana That’s Already Passed the House
The Delaware Senate has voted in favor of legislation that legalizes marijuana. The Senate voted 16 to 4 today to pass House Bill 1 to legalize the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for those 21 and older. A separate measure to legalize licensed marijuana stores – House Bill 2 – is expected …
Mar 27 2023
Delaware Senate to Vote Tuesday on House-Approved Marijuana Legalization Bills
The Delaware Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on two bills that would legalize marijuana and establish a legal marijuana industry. House Bill 1 and House Bill 2, both filed by State Representative Ed Osienksi in the House and sponsored by Senator Trey Paradee in the Senate, are scheduled for votes in the Delaware Senate …
Mar 16 2023
Second Senate Committee in Delaware Approves Bill to Create Legal Marijuana Industry
A legislative proposal to establish a licensed and regulated system of marijuana stores has been passed by a second Senate committee. The Senate Finance Committee gave approval today to House Bill 2 to legalize marijuana sales. Three members voted favorable, one voted “on its merits”, and none voted unfavorable. The measure will now be sent …
Mar 15 2023
Delaware Senate Committee Approves Bills to Legalize Marijuana Including Retail Outlets
Two bills that would legalize marijuana possession and establish a regulated system of licensed retail outlets has been approved by a key Senate committee. The Senate Health & Social Services Committee gave approval today to House Bill 1 and House Bill 2, both filed by State Representative Ed Osienksi in the House and sponsored by …
Mar 07 2023
Delaware General Assembly Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill
Legislation to make marijuana legal for everyone 21 and older has been passed by Delaware’s full General Assembly. House Bill 1 was filed by State Representative Edward Osienski along with 28 cosponsors. Today it passed the Assembly by a vote of 28 to 13. The measure must now pass the Senate in order to be …