A bill to allow medical marijuana in Alabama cleared its first hurdle on Wednesday after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to send it to the full chamber. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, passed the committee 8 to 1. Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Sheffield, voted no; Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, abstained. “I know some […]
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Will Alabama allow medical marijuana? Hearing, vote likely Wednesday
A medical marijuana bill is headed to its first vote in the Alabama Legislature as advocates hope to gain legislative traction after years of setbacks in Montgomery. The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on the legislation Wednesday and could vote the same day. The bill by Republican Sen. Tim Melson would allow people […]
Medical marijuana bill filed at Alabama State House
A bill to allow medical marijuana has officially been filed at the Alabama State House. Senate Bill 154, titled the Compassion Act, would allow marijuana for treatment of 15 conditions. The 82 page bill outlines a process for a person diagnosed with a qualifying condition to get a medical cannabis card. It would also set […]
Is Alabama Poised to Become the Next State to Allow Medical Marijuana?
By: Connor Rose, Mark Adams, and Whitt Steineker Alabama surprised the cannabis world last May when the state legislature very nearly passed medical marijuana legislation. Although the legislation ultimately did not receive the requisite support in the House of Representatives, the legislature did establish a Medical Cannabis Study Commission. The commission met several times during […]
What’s in Alabama’s draft bill on medical marijuana?
Alabama’s Medical Cannabis Study Commission is voting by email this week whether to recommend legislation to legalize medical marijuana, a sweeping proposal that would regulate the products from cultivation to end user. The commission’s report will not be the final say but could be a starting point for lawmakers debating the issue early next year. […]
An Introduction to Adult-Use Cannabis in Illinois
By Rebecca Rothmann, Justin S. Dobek and Daniel J. McMahon Jr. Illinois is poised to legalize adult-use cannabis. As of May 31, 2019, the Illinois House and Senate have passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the Act) and the bill is on Governor Pritzker’s desk for approval. With more than 12 million residents, Illinois […]
Medical marijuana needs more study, Alabama House speaker says
Medical marijuana is one of the remaining issues facing the Alabama Legislature as it moves into what could be its final week of the regular session. The Senate passed a medical marijuana bill on May 9, but it has not advanced in the House. The bill, by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, an anesthesiologist and medical researcher, […]
Pritzker, Dems introduce bill to legalize marijuana statewide
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Saturday announced the full details of the much-anticipated bill that would lift the statewide prohibition on marijuana and allow Illinois pot shops to start selling the drug legally by the start of the new year. The 300-page legislation would allow Illinoisans over 21 years old to possess 30 grams, or just over […]
Medical marijuana bill gets Alabama Senate committee approval
An Alabama Senate committee on Wednesday morning approved a bill that would allow the use of medical marijuana in certain cases. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, would authorize the use of medical marijuana for conditions ranging from addiction and chronic pain to depression and schizophrenia. A patient would need a prescription from […]
Alabama Governor Signs Law Allowing Medical Marijuana Oil
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on Wednesday signed legislation into law to allow medical marijuana oil in the state. The law, which will decriminalize possession of cannabidiol produced in other states, will go into effect June 1. The legislation, nicknamed Leni’s Law, follows a similar bill in 2014 that established a CBD […]
