Adult-Use Legalization Debate: Page 11

UPDATE: Rhode Island Becomes 19th State to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

State lawmakers in the House and Senate approved legislation to fully legalize cannabis, sending the bill to Gov. Dan McKee’s desk.

Delaware Democratic Governor Vetoes Cannabis Possession Legislation

Gov. John Carney sent back a bill that would remove all penalties for possessing 1 ounce or less of cannabis by those 21 and older.

Delaware Adult-Use Cannabis Bill One Vote Shy of House Passage Amidst Key Lawmaker’s Absence

With a colleague out sick, state Rep. Ed Osienski changed his vote to “no” to reserve the right for another roll call on his sponsored bill next month.

Minnesota Senate Blocks Vote on Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

The Republican-led chamber voted against a procedural motion that would have pulled the legislation from committee and brought it to the floor for a vote.

Rhode Island Adult-Use Cannabis Bills Head to House, Senate Floors

The advancements come after committee approvals of substitute bills that include automatic expungement for cannabis convictions.

Will Germany Legalize Cannabis Before the US?

The most populous country in the European Union will legalize adult-use cannabis “soon,” according to top government officials.

Delaware House Approves Legislation to Legalize Cannabis Possession

Rep. Ed Osienski’s House Bill 371 cleared the House in a 26-14 vote May 5.

South Dakota Group Submits Signatures to Place Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure on November Ballot

The Secretary of State will now go through the certification process for the petitions, which South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws turned in May 3.

Bill to Legalize Cannabis Possession Clears Delaware House Committee

The Health and Human Development Committee voted May 3 to pass Rep. Ed Osienski’s House Bill 371, which now heads to the full House for consideration.

Lawmaker Behind Missouri’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Says Legislation Is ‘Held Up’ in House

Rep. Ron Hicks says House Majority Leader Dean Plocher will not allow the bill to advance without further discussion on business licensing caps.

Oklahoma Cannabis Advocates Begin Gathering Signatures to Send Adult-Use Legalization Measure to November Ballot

The group behind State Question 820 started collecting signatures May 3.

Georgia Voters Will Weigh In on Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

One of the non-binding advisory questions on the state’s ballot next month asks if Georgia should legalize, regulate and tax cannabis like alcohol.

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