Legislators in Utah have passed legislation, SB 161, that would implement technical fixes to Utah's newly adopted medical marijuana law. The bill now goes to Gov. Gary Herbert for his signature. Changes include elimination of language that could be used to discriminate against parents who are medical marijuana patients and extending protections to family members of patients who are assisting their loved one with accessing medicine. You can read details about the legislation by visiting the website…

Support the 2020 ballot campaign and take action by contacting your state senator! Last week in an email to Nebraskan Republicans, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced that he is "partnering with Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) Nebraska to ensure all Nebraskans understand the risks of marijuana." As one would expect, the message was full of untrue statements, including the claim that marijuana causes IQ loss, which has been thoroughly debunked by recent scientific studies. Gov. Ricketts and his allies…

If you live in Hawaii, ask your senator to fix HB 1383 and decriminalize marijuana this year! Last week, the Hawaii House of Representatives amended and approved a bill to decriminalize marijuana in the Aloha State. It now heads to the Senate. Unfortunately, however, the bill only decriminalizes up to three grams, which would be the smallest amount of any decriminalization — or legalization — state. Under HB 1383, the penalty would be a steep $200 civil fine, rather than jail time. A $200 fine…

Lt. governor's marijuana legalization listening tour will visit York, Huntingdon, Slippery Rock, and New Bloomfield in the coming week. Over the next week, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will be hearing constituents' views on marijuana legalization in Lancaster, York, Huntingdon, Butler, and Perry Counties. If you live in any of those counties, try to stop by to make your voice heard. Here are upcoming stops: Lancaster (Lancaster County)Monday, March 18, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.Millersville University, The…

If you live in Kentucky, call House Speaker Osborne and urge him to schedule a vote on HB 136 as soon as possible! This is the last week of Kentucky's legislative session, and the House of Representatives still hasn't scheduled a vote on the medical cannabis bill, HB 136. The House Judiciary Committee passed the bill last week in a 16-1 vote. It is critical that the House pass the bill right away so the Senate will have time to act on it before the session ends. Please call House Speaker David…

If you live in New Mexico, contact your senator today asking them to end marijuana prohibition. Yesterday, in a 36-34 vote, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed HB 356, which would legalize marijuana for adults. The bill is a product of a last-minute compromise and incorporates parts of the Republican-sponsored bill. It now heads to the Senate, where any vote is expected to be close. If enough New Mexicans reach out to their state senators, there is a chance the state will legalize marijuana…

If you live in Alaska, click here to support Senate Bill 8 to stop derailing lives for old cannabis convictions. This year, Alaska lawmakers have a chance to stop derailing lives for some old cannabis convictions. Criminal records can make it difficult to get a job, housing, or further one's education. It's outrageous that Alaskans are still haunted by records for conduct that is now legal. Follow this link to send an email message to your lawmakers in support of Sen. Tom Begich's sensible measure,…

If you're an Iowa resident, ask your lawmakers to expand Iowa's medical marijuana program today. Two bills to expand Iowa's low-THC medical marijuana program are working their way through the Iowa Legislature and have passed some important hurdles. On Wednesday, committees voted in favor of bills (SF 501 and HSB 244) that would make numerous positive changes to Iowa's medical marijuana program. The much-welcomed reforms include: Removing the three percent THC cap on medical marijuana products; Allowing…

If you live in Colorado, ask your state lawmakers to improve Colorado's medical cannabis program. Lawmakers presented several new measures to improve the state's medical cannabis laws – particularly for minors and for patients otherwise dependent on opioids. To support these measures supporting minors, click here. HB 1028 would add autism and reduce the burden on patients under 18 years seeking to qualify for the program. The law would still require two physicians to support a medical cannabis…

Lt. governor's marijuana legalization listening tour will visit Oil City on Sunday and Collegeville on Tuesday. Over the next week, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will be hearing constituents' views on marijuana legalization in McKean, Elk, Montgomery, and Vengango counties. He also rescheduled a Perry County stop that was postponed twice due to weather. If you live in any of those counties, try to stop by to make your voice heard. Here are upcoming stops: Kane (McKean County)Saturday, March 9, noon…