The Kentucky House Health and Welfare Committee made history today when it voted 9-5 in favor of HB 350, the “Cannabis Compassion Act.” This is the first time a Kentucky legislative committee has ever voted to approve an effective medical marijuana bill. If you are a Kentucky resident, please contact your representatives and senators today and urge them to join this committee in standing up for patients! [caption id="attachment_7360" align="alignright" width="135"] Rep. Mary Lou Marzian[/caption] Sponsored…

The Kentucky House Health and Welfare Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing Thursday at 12:00 p.m. ET on a bill that would allow people suffering from conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis (MS), and HIV/AIDS to use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. [caption id="attachment_7360" align="alignright" width="150"] Rep. Mary Lou Marzian[/caption] HB 350, known as the Cannabis Compassion Act, introduced on February 10 by Rep. Mary Lou Marzian (D-Louisville), a registered…