Here is NORML’s weekly update on pending state legislation with helpful links to action alerts.
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State Policy Update (1/14/2022)
Here is NORML’s weekly update on pending state legislation in Wisconsin, West Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Delaware, Alaska.
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Texas: Austin Decriminalization Initiative Qualifies for the Ballot, Other Texas Cities Follow
Despite over 60 percent of Texas voters supporting marijuana legalization, advocates continue to face an uphill battle in the legislature. In response, activists in Texas are now expanding their efforts to focusing on implementing reforms at the local …
State Policy Update (1/7/2022)
Updates on filed and moving legislation over the last week. FLORIDA Legislation has been filed…
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Missouri: St.Louis Lawmakers Repeal Local Marijuana Possession Laws
Under the newly signed law, the possession of personal use quantities of cannabis by adults will no longer be subject to civil penalties. Furthermore, police may no longer cite the odor of cannabis as justification for engaging in a warrantless search….
Ohio: Voters in These Cities Will Decide on Marijuana Decriminalization Measures Next Month
Brookside, Dillonvale, Laurelville, Martins Ferry, McArthur, Morristown, Mount Pleasant, Murray City, New Lexington, New Straitsville, Powhatan Point, Rayland, Tiltonsville and Yorkville.
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An Update on Statewide 2022 Marijuana Reform Ballot Initiative Efforts
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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