The State Journal Registerwww.sj-r.comFrom The State Journal RegisterLegislation and RegulationIllinois Municipalities Seek Clarifications on Recreational Marijuana LegalizationThe state organization representing local units of government is asking leaders in the General Assembly to make clarifying changes to the law before it takes effect Jan. 1.August 12, 2019Legislation and RegulationIllinois Lawmakers Approve Making Medical Marijuana PermanentThe program, put into place in 2013, is set to expire next summer.June 3, 2019Legislation and RegulationMarijuana Bill May Violate Illinois Constitution, Prosecutors SayThe bill essentially would create legislative pardons, which are illegal according to Robert Berlin, president of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association.May 14, 2019Legislation and RegulationIllinois Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances Without Public DetailsAs it stands now, Senate Bill 7 is what is referred to as a “shell bill,” which can be amended with substantial language in the future.April 8, 2019IllinoisIllinois Medical Marijuana Growers Can Meet Demand for Recreational Cannabis, Study Commissioned by Growers SaysAccording to the study, existing growers of Illinois' medical marijuana crop would be able to meet demand for recreational cannabis for up to four years after legalization.March 21, 2019Legislation and RegulationIllinois Legislators Lay Out Plans for Recreational Marijuana ProposalUnder the proposal, marijuana “bars” would be prohibited, and teenagers caught driving under the influence of marijuana would lose their licenses.January 30, 2019Legislation and RegulationIllinois Governor Signs Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana in SchoolsGov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 4870 to allow parents, guardians or other caregivers to administer medical marijuana to students.August 2, 2018Page 1 of 1
