t post about various efforts for statewide reform measures for the 2022 ballot, there has been great progress. Here’s an overview with the latest updates:
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New Orleans: City Eliminates Penalties for Marijuana Possession, Vacates Thousands of Past Convictions
A separate ordinance passed by the city clears the criminal records of those convicted of low-level marijuana possession offenses. It is estimated that some 10,000 residents will be granted blanket pardons under this action.
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2022 Marijuana Reform Ballot Initiative Efforts Underway Nationwide
Here’s a breakdown of current statewide, citizen-initiated efforts so far.
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Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect Today
House Bill 652 amends state law so that offenses involving the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana are punishable by a fine of no more than $100 – no arrest and no jail time.
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Senate Leader Unveils Long-Awaited Marijuana Descheduling Plan
United States Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) unveiled draft legislation repealing the federal prohibition of marijuana at a press conference on Wednesday.
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Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation Signed into Law
“The passage of this legislation is great progress toward ending the racially discriminatory policy of branding otherwise law-abiding Louisianans as criminals for minor marijuana possession offenses when law enforcement should instead be focusing on fi…
Virginia: Marijuana Arrests Fall Dramatically Following Enactment of 2020 Decriminalization Law
“Decriminalization is only a partial step. It reduces the total number of marijuana arrests, but continues to leave far too many people — and young adults in particular — subject to the whims of law enforcement.”
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Louisiana: Lawmakers Send Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation to Governor’s Desk
While there would be no possibility of jail time under the bill, these offenses would still be classified as misdemeanors.
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Louisiana: Lawmakers Send Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation to Governor’s Desk
While there would be no possibility of jail time under the bill, these offenses would still be classified as misdemeanors.
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Louisiana: House-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Heads to Senate Floor
House Bill 652 reduces the penalty for the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana to a $100 fine only.
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