 States across the country are making moves towards legalizing cannabis.
Here's the latest from three of them: South Carolina, Wisconsin, & Maryland. South Carolina: House committees have approved medical marijuana legislation, which is now ready for a full State Senate Vote. The bill, S150, has both bipartisan support and opposition, so it’s fate still could go either way. If the measure does pass, though, it would only allow for an extremely restrictive medical marijuana program for South Carolinians. There is a very narrow list of approved conditions that would qualify for a medical marijuana prescription, and purchases would be limited to vaporizers, oils, patches, and salves; no flower would be allowed. Additionally, patients would only be able to purchase a two-week supply at a time. Wisconsin: Residents are out of luck for seeing any type of medical marijuana legalization this year, but they have some hope for change in 2023. Cannabis supporters can take action this month to help get that going. On April 20th, yep 4-20, a Wisconsin State Senate committee will hold a public hearing on a medical marijuana bill. The date is allegedly an amusing coincidence, because when the bill’s sponsor, Senator Mary Felzkowski was asked about it, she said: “Must be a coincidence, because I don’t understand the question,” and added that it was the date when other members of the committee were available to meet. Despite the hearing, the bill wouldn’t be able to become law this year because the Legislature has adjourned and won’t be back until 2023. However, this hearing will give cannabis supporters their best chance to get attention on the issue and make their case for allowing legal medical marijuana. Wisconsin cannabis supporters can contact their state representatives for details on where to attend the senate hearing. Maryland: Voters will be getting a chance to vote on legalizing cannabis this November for adult use. After weeks of debate between the House and Senate on multiple cannabis bills, they have finally approved a constitutional amendment which allows the issue to go on their November ballot. If voters pass the bill, adults would be able to possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis, and some criminal penalties would be expunged. Adults could also grow up to two plants for personal use. Comments are closed.
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