Developments in Cannabis Legislation
Ohio will hold a vote on a ballot initiative for marijuana legalization, with polls indicating robust backing. Marijuana Moment’s election results tracker, supported by FundCanna, will provide live updates as the votes are tallied.
Virginia’s elections may see Democrats gaining full control of the legislature, potentially kickstarting legal marijuana sales, supported by 58% of likely voters favoring the legalization of cannabis commerce.
Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA) has been actively proposing amendments to cease drug testing federal job applicants for cannabis, despite the GOP-led House Rules Committee consistently preventing these from reaching the floor for votes.
The House Rules Committee is deliberating on two conflicting marijuana amendments: one aiming to safeguard state legalization laws from federal interference and another to prevent the Biden administration from rescheduling cannabis.
The German Bundestag’s Health Committee conducted a hearing on the government’s bill to legalize marijuana, with a decisive vote expected later in the month.
A New Hampshire commission tasked with drafting legislation for marijuana sales through state-run stores has made minimal progress, with a deadline looming less than a month away.
Illinois has seen a significant rise in the diversity of marijuana business ownership, attributed to the state’s efforts to prioritize social equity license applicants.
Minnesota’s Psychedelic Medicine Task Force convened its inaugural meeting to explore the medical benefits of psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD, and to prepare for potential legalization.
Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) discussed his endeavors to advance marijuana banking legislation. Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) commemorated the 11th anniversary of Colorado’s vote to legalize marijuana, aiming to set a national precedent with the PREPARE Act.
During a debate, Rhode Island congressional candidates Gerry Leonard and Gabe Amo exchanged views on marijuana legalization.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) reaffirmed his opposition to the marijuana legalization initiative, while Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) engaged in a detailed discussion on cannabis-related proposals in the state’s new budget.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (D) advocated for medical marijuana legalization to boost state funding for infrastructure and provide care for residents in pain, citing Arkansas’s tax revenue from medical marijuana sales.
Florida’s agriculture commissioner responded to a federal lawsuit by a company contesting an order to cease selling hemp-derived products allegedly appealing to children.
The South Dakota legislature’s Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee held a hearing, and New York legislative agriculture committee chairs are pushing for a relief fund for cannabis farmers. Maryland and Connecticut are also taking steps in cannabis regulation, with Kentucky and Georgia considering changes to medical cannabis rules.
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Pittsburgh’s mayor urges Pennsylvania legislators to legalize marijuana, and a federal judge dismissed a case against Montezuma County, Colorado officials for using a drone in a marijuana investigation.
Internationally, Nepal is assessing marijuana reform, and Victoria, Australia, is examining the impact of medical cannabis on driving.
A study suggests cannabis use is linked to a reduction in opioid prescriptions following certain bone fractures.
Montana polls show strong support for the state’s allocation of marijuana revenue, while the New York Daily News editorial board urges action against unlicensed marijuana businesses.
Organigram Holdings Inc. secured a new C$124.6 million investment, highlighting the ongoing financial interest in the cannabis industry.
