Banking Bill Cannabis Industry: Page 2

National Conference of State Legislatures Signals Support for SAFER Banking Act Ahead of Committee Markup

The NCSL sent a letter to congressional leadership Sept. 25 to express the organization’s support for cannabis banking reform.

SAFE Banking Act: How We Got Here, What’s Next For SAFER

The four corners of Washington’s political playbook have repeatedly stood in the way, but will this U.S. Congress be different?

SAFE Banking Act’s Revised Title, Text Unveiled Ahead of Committee Markup

The eight pages of additional text primarily deal with the bill’s contentious Section 10.

UPDATE: SAFE Banking Act on Cusp of Markup, Advancement in Senate Banking Committee

A full committee markup on the legislation is scheduled for Sept. 27.

US Senator Urged to Rescind Support of SAFE Banking

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who’s been vocally supportive of cannabis banking reform, now represents a battleground vote for prohibitionists.

SAFE Banking Backed by At Least 9 GOP Senators; Bill Lies Largely in Democrats’ Court

The Republican support indicates legislation to provide traditional banking services to the cannabis industry has the votes to avoid a filibuster.

Cannabis Financial Industry Group Releases Cannabis Banking Standards

The coalition published the resource to help financial institutions understand strict compliance policies as the SAFE Banking debate continues in Congress.

UPDATED: Illinois Governor Signs Budget Bill With Cannabis Tax Provisions

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation that will allow licensed cannabis businesses to take state tax deductions that are currently prohibited at the federal level.

SAFE Banking Testifiers Provide Mixed Reviews in Senate Banking Committee Hearing

The congressional body invited witnesses from UFCW, SAM, Dama Financial and Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition to speak.

SAFE Banking Bill is Back—Back Again—Again, Again, Again …

The bipartisan federal legislation aimed at providing safe harbor to financial institutions servicing the cannabis industry was reintroduced in Congress.

2023 Cannabis Industry Outlook: 'Tough Times Create Exceptional Organizations'

Merida Capital's Colin Kelley shares his take on what U.S. cannabis markets can expect this year, as well as themes to keep in mind while navigating this challenging time in the industry.

SAFE Banking Hopes Fade as Congress Scrambles to Approve Spending Deal

While some lawmakers are pushing to include the SAFE Banking Act in the omnibus spending bill, it is possible that cannabis banking reform efforts will be punted to 2023.

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