On Wednesday, Texas House of Representative members gave preliminary approval to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. The legislation, House Bill 218 was approved on the second reading by members. There was a voice vote on Wednesday afternoon which was also approved leaving one last vote in the chamber before final passage. This bill was passed […]
Legislation (HB 218) reducing penalties for possessing cannabis flower and concentrates was advanced today by members of the Texas House of Representatives on a voice vote. The bill still requires a second reading, which is a formality, before heading to the Senate for further consideration. I am excited to see our priority legislation continuing to […]
1. Why were you motivated to apply to intern with NORML? a. Christopher: I’ve known NORML, or about NORML, for forever. Okay, maybe not quite forever, but since I began using cannabis. NORML’s website has long been a reference point for me when it came to educating myself or protecting myself and those I care […]
Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. This week’s update highlights legislative developments in California, Delaware, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, and Vermont. LEGALIZATION Minnesota UPDATE: HF 100 passed the House 71 to 59. SF 73 is anticipated to receive a vote on the Senate floor on 4/28/23. HF 100/SF73 allows adults […]
One of the biggest medical associations in the country has voted to endorse the decriminalization of all drugs in the country. That’s a huge step that was being called for from drug reform activists for years. It’s also a very drastic step from where we are today, where marijuana is still considered a Schedule I […]
Delaware has become the next state to legalize recreational marijuana. Many within the state are quite happy with the legislator’s decision to allow cannabis to flow through the state. Others, however, aren’t as happy, including the state’s governor John Carney. Carney declined to veto two bills involving recreational use last week. The governor said that […]
Happy 420 out there to all who celebrate! Some believe that 420 started from a multitude of different places. Some think that there used to be songs where the numbers added up to the almighty 420, indicating the artist smoked marijuana. Others believe that the number came to be and was spread by pure coincidence. […]
In most areas where weed is legal, there’s typically an option for delivery. It makes so much sense, even arguably more than food, for marijuana to get delivered straight to the home. And making it as easy as possible will get more and more people on board. So when a very popular app like Uber […]
Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. This week’s update highlights legislative developments in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Vermont, and Washington. LEGALIZATION Delaware UPDATE: HB1 has passed both legislative chambers with supermajority support. The bill has been delivered to […]
