In a brutal missed opportunity to bring a medical program to the Gem State, the 2026 ballot will only have a prohibitionist measure left when it comes to drug policy.
Idaho is one of the most restrictive states on cannabis, and it continues to get worse. The need for Idaho citizens to fight for their own medical cannabis program has never been more evident.
The Idaho Legislature has been steadfastly opposed to cannabis policy reforms, so this ballot measure may be the only chance to improve Idaho’s cannabis laws for years to come.
An outrageous bill that removes the ballot initiative process for cannabis legalization has unfortunately passed the Idaho House of Representatives and Senate in lopsided votes.
The Idaho House and Senate have both passed an outrageous bill, HB 7, that imposes a mandatory minimum $300 fine for possession for small amounts of cannabis.
The Idaho Legislature recently sent SB 1110 to Gov. Little’s desk. By creating extremely burdensome requirements for the signature gathering process, the bill is designed to effectively strip Idahoans of their right to initiate laws through the ballot process.
Email [email protected] or call (844) 432-4620 to become a signature gatherer!
The Idaho Cannabis Coalition, which filed a petition to legalize medical marijuana, has launched its campaign. They are working hard to collect signatures from voters all over the state, and you can help!
Get plugged into the campaign and become a volunteer signature gatherer by emailing [email protected] or calling (844) 432-4620.
In order to qualify for the 2020 ballot, the petition needs…
Idaho continues to lag behind other states on marijuana policy reform — it is the only remaining state in the country that does not acknowledge any form of medical marijuana under state law. However, lawmakers this year have proposed two bills to move the state in the right direction.
Rep. John Gannon (D-Boise) is cosponsoring legislation with Rep. Bryan Zollinger (R-Idaho Falls) to replace penalties for first-time marijuana possession offenses involving half an ounce or less with a civil infraction…
MPP released a video last week listing the country's "Worst State Legislators of 2013" on marijuana policy issues. The seven state representatives and one state senator were selected based on their legislative efforts to maintain or expand marijuana prohibition policies, as well as statements they made, during the 2013 legislative sessions. Watch the video countdown below.
The Huffington Post reports:
The video counts down the MPP's top eight marijuana policy offenders, alongside some direct quotes…