Medical marijuana dealt a blow for the year in Tennessee, but sponsor says it’s not the end

A proposal to decriminalize medical marijuana that had gained momentum in recent weeks was narrowly defeated in the Tennessee House on Tuesday, though the bill's sponsor says the effort isn't dead for the year. In its final meeting scheduled this…

More than a dozen marijuana bills were filed in the Tennessee legislature. Here’s what they’d change

At least 17 pieces of legislation related to marijuana have been introduced this year in Tennessee. Many of those bills pertain to medical cannabis, while others seek to reduce penalties for marijuana possession. Neither approach is likely to succeed this year,…

Memphis lawmaker takes aim at decriminalizing marijuana possession under an ounce in Tennessee

January 29, 2021
AggregatedNews
Tennessee
0 Comments

Memphis Representative London Lamar thinks it's high time for Tennessee to catch up with its neighboring states. Tennessee is only one of six states where marijuana is still considered fully illegal. That's why she introduced a bill that hopes to…

Tennessee medical marijuana bill delayed indefinitely by Senate amendment

A far-reaching Tennessee medical cannabis bill passed a critical vote in the state Senate on Wednesday, but only after it was amended to delay its enactment, potentially indefinitely, until the federal government downgrades the illegality of marijuana. The bill, introduced by two…

Medical marijuana advocates urge Tennessee police not to oppose new legislation

January 14, 2020
AggregatedNews
Tennessee
0 Comments

Proponents of medical marijuana launched their next legislative effort Thursday with an attempt to convince law enforcement officials from across the state not to oppose legal dispensaries selling cannabis products to sick Tennesseans. Sen. Janice Bowling, R-Tullahoma, said she intends…

Tennessee medical marijuana bills are dead until 2020

Tennessee lawmakers have abruptly delayed all efforts to legalize medical marijuana until next year, abandoning several bills moments before the controversial topic was expected to be debated for the first time. Sen. Steve Dickerson, a doctor who is one of…

Tennessee Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Beth Harwell Supports State’s Rights and a Regulated Medical Marijuana Program in the Volunteer State

CBE posted a press release issued by the campaign to elect Speaker Beth Harwell (R) as the next governor of Tennessee as she campaigns to win the Republican nomination and was intrigued by her unique pro-medical marijuana position to bring a regulated program…

Beth Harwell Comes Out In Support of Medical Marijuana

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It's an issue that hasn't gotten much traction in the Volunteer State - but today, House Speaker and Gubernatorial candidate Beth Harwell came out in favor of medical marijuana. In an announcement in Nashville, Speaker Harwell (R-Nashville) called the issue…

Republicans Introduce Medical Marijuana Legislation In Tennessee

January 19, 2018
AggregatedNews
Tennessee
0 Comments

Two Republicans introduced a bill Thursday that would make Tennessee the latest state to allow medical marijuana. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, and Sen. Steve Dickerson, R-Nashville, would only allow oil-based manufactured products, such as pills or lotions, and would…

Tennessee Democrats Vote To Support Medical Marijuana Officially

November 6, 2017
AggregatedNews
Tennessee
0 Comments

As polls show record numbers of Americans supporting medical marijuana, it's only a matter of time before our nation's politicians jump on the bandwagon as well. And it looks like Tennessee Democrats want to be the first ones aboard. The Tennessee Democrats announced that they've…

These 11 States May Change Their Marijuana Laws in 2017

January 24, 2017
AggregatedNews
Connecticut, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin
0 Comments

After four states legalized recreational marijuana last year and twice that many approved new medical marijuana laws, at least eleven more are considering changing their laws in 2017. Here are the states and the legislation they're proposing: 1. Connecticut Not…

Nashville Metro Council Votes 35-3 to Decriminalize Marijuana

September 21, 2016
AggregatedNews
Tennessee
0 Comments

Nashville’s Metro Council made history Tuesday by approving the city’s first measure to allow lesser civil penalties for people caught with small amounts of marijuana, but it may set the stage for a confrontation with the state. Meanwhile, some Nashville judges…

Tennessee Governor Unsupportive of Marijuana Decriminalization in His Cities

Tennessee's two largest cities are considering proposals that would make possession of a small amount of marijuana carry the same penalties as a speeding ticket. Local 24 Watchdog Mike Matthews tells us the Governor doesn't like these ideas at all.…

Tennessee Governor: Medical Marijuana Legislation Unlikely to Pass Soon

This year, Tennessee legalized the use of cannabis oil to treat a small number of specific afflictions. Any legislation that aims to broaden medical marijuana laws in the state likely won't find similar support, Gov. Bill Haslam said. "I don’t see…

Medical Marijuana Extract Now Legal in Tennessee — If You Can Get It

The cause of medicinal marijuana seemingly took a step forward in Tennessee this month when Gov. Bill Haslam signed a measure making an extract of marijuana legal for use in treating intractable epileptic seizures. Initially, the legalization of non-intoxicating cannabidiol…