House and Senate lawmakers have finalized and passed legislation, House Bill 1383, decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession offenses and vacating past convictions. The legislation now awaits action from Democratic Gov. David Ige.
Author: Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
North Dakota: Lawmakers Pass Language Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties
House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation, House Bill 1050, reducing marijuana possession penalties. The measure now awaits action from Republican Gov. Doug Burgum.
Iowa: Lawmakers Approve Medical Cannabis Expansion Legislation
House and Senate lawmakers have approved legislation, House File 732, to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. The measure now awaits action from Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Michigan: State Supreme Court Rules Police Search Of Passenger’s Personal Property Is Unconstitutional
The warrantless search of a passenger’s personal property during a traffic stop is unconstitutional, according to a ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court.
North Dakota: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Laws
Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation on Wednesday amending and expanding the state’s nascent medical cannabis access program.
Maine: Regulators Moving Forward With Rules to Govern Retail Marijuana Sales
After multiple delays, regulators are finally moving forward with draft regulations to implement the state’s 2016 voter-approved initiative legalizing the commercial production and retail sale of marijuana.
Alabama: Jefferson County Police To Cite, Rather Than Prosecute, Minor Marijuana Violators
A spokesperson for the Jefferson County (population: 658,000) Sheriff’s Office announced today that local law enforcement will begin citing, rather than arresting, low-level marijuana offenders.
CBS Poll: Nationwide Support For Marijuana Legalization At All-Time High
Sixty-five percent of Americans believe that the use of marijuana by adults “should be legal,” according to national polling data compiled by CBS News. That figure is six percentage points above last year’s total, and is the highest percentage of support ever recorded in a CBS poll.
Illinois: Cook County State’s Attorney To Expunge Thousands Of Low-Level Cannabis Convictions
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has pledged that her office will begin expunging thousands of low-level marijuana convictions in the coming months. Cook County, which includes Chicago, is the second-most populous county in the United States.
Georgia: Governor Signs Law Licensing Low-THC Oil Production
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law today to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC.