Tag: CBT > Legalization Watch: Page 5

Legislation and Regulation

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.

May 24, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

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.

May 20, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

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.

May 19, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Rhode Island Senate, House Lawmakers Align on Cannabis Legalization; Votes Expected

A key amendment added to companion adult-use bills is scheduled to be considered in committee this week, followed by floor action next week.

May 17, 2022

Ohio

Ohio GOP Leaders Win Battle to Keep Cannabis Legalization Off 2022 Ballot

Legalization advocates from the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol will aim for the 2023 ballot instead.

May 13, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Delaware General Assembly Passes Adult-Use Possession Bill

Democratic Gov. John Carney called the effort to legalize the possession of 1 ounce of cannabis a “bad idea,” but the bill has three-fifths majority support.

May 13, 2022

International

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.

May 10, 2022

Missouri

Missouri PAC Submits Twice the Signatures Needed for Cannabis Measure

Activists from Legal Missouri 2022 announced their campaign gathered 385,000-plus signatures for an adult-use cannabis ballot measure.

May 9, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio Cannabis Advocates File Lawsuit Against Lawmakers For Attempt to Block 2022 Initiative

State legislators are arguing that the group’s petition needed to be approved, not just submitted, ahead of a signature deadline.

May 2, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Citizen Cannabis Bill That Competes With Their Own Adult-Use Bill

State Reps. Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch filed an initiated statute sponsored by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol.

April 20, 2022

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Cleared for Full Missouri House

The chamber has less than a month to take up the legislation after House Rules Committee members voted to advanced it.

April 20, 2022

New York

New York Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivator Licenses on the Way

The state’s Cannabis Control Board approved 52 conditional licenses for hemp farmers to grow cannabis for the forthcoming adult-use market.

April 18, 2022