Representative Robert F. Hagan (D-Youngstown) has introduced a measure that would put marijuana legalization on the ballot before state voters. House Joint Resolution 6 would place a question on the Ohio ballot asking voters to approve allowing people 21 or older to purchase and use marijuana. Under this proposal marijuana would be sold only by state-licensed establishments and would be subject to a 15 percent excise tax.
“With billions upon billions spent on the war on drugs with little progress to show for it, it is time for more-sensible drug policy in this country,” stated Representative Hagan.
To be placed on the ballot, HJR 6 would need to receive a three-fifths vote from the legislature. The full text of the measure is available online here.
If you live in Ohio, please take a moment to contact your Representative and urge him/her to support this historic legislation! It is time to let the people of Ohio decide for themselves whether or not it is time to legalize marijuana.
The dominoes are starting to fall. The feds will have to give in at some point. We will have the marijuana and hemp industries back in America. Our deficit will disappear after that happens and all of America and the world will benefit greatly.
a gift from god
It’s beyond time for reform of our current drug policy. The war on Marijuana is a complete failure. Our children have much easier access to marijuana then a 12 pack of budlight because alcohol is regulated. Lets eliminate the drug dealer and profit from the tax revenue and give the money to our state not our state criminals. Let our people make the decision. Enough is enough!
And what about those who continue to grow and sell it illegally, subjecting children to the additional dangers.
So, lets say that this passes. (and similar laws of other states) What about drug tests for jobs? Would it still be illegal for THC? I’m curious because I’ll be working in a hospital..
It is about time 😉
Finally my state…..
Come on Ohioans, write you representativs and get this on the ballot
It’s a “joint” resolution!
Can anyone tell me, if this resolution ends up on the Ohio ballot, what date will it be up for vote? How will I vote? Is this a petition that I can sign? What else can I do to help? Such as maybe door to door or any other means of promoting..
Great news! Be fantastic if it passed.
I live in Pennsylvania, and we would then be surrounded by cannabis states: New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and then Ohio. The kinds of laws they have in our neighboring states would fit here because people want to be able to grow their own and run small businesses in the cannabis private sector. It’s jobs, jobs, jobs, baby.
When Pennsylvania does make the switch from retarded prohibitionist to enlightened and educated on cannabis Realpolitik this state-run-only shit just ain’t gonna fly. We don’t wanna do things the way that big mouth fat fuck Christie does things over in Jersey. Delaware is owned by corporations headquartered there for tax-haven purposes so we ain’t doing shit their way either. They’ll have hatched out some plot so Delaware keeps them profitable at state-only crap. Maryland got this university supply brainfart going on. It’s more than what Pennsylvania got on the books, true, but it ain’t nothing if you can’t make it happen for the everyman. They can take their state-run-only and big-corporation-controlled shit and shove it up their asses. They don’t fly in PA.
Marijuana has caused me to fail my hair follicle drug test and lose my dream job. Thanks a lot weed. Sorry I can no longer fight for this cause anymore it has destroyed my life enough.
Six plants, but only three “mature” ones? What the hell do they mean by that? Six total, no matter what the age, would be much better… no one can predict a plant’s actual growth pattern. Would a little cutting from an old plant be considered “mature?” It’s a start, but it’s too cryptic and I don’t think the “maturity” distinction should be there. After all–technically the plants die every single year anyway as annuals, so it just doesn’t make any sense to consider a plant’s supposed maturity.
http://andrewzimmern.com/2013/05/01/singing-with-sour-bridges/
What did Andrew Zimmer just say??
@Chris:
That is terrible to hear, but the truth it is is the law, and not the drug itself, is what failed you. It is a sad irony that one of the most harmless recreational drugs also stays in your system for a ridiculous amount of time compared to all the really bad stuff.
Hair tests are very, evil.
I left Ohio 25 years ago becuase of stupid marijuana laws…(been living outside the country for 22!!)….I would sure love to be able to return to the Buckeye State and have conditions there be Normlized…..I love Cincinnati and the region in general….Come on Ohioans….lets get this thing going……like WA and CO….it can be done….lets go for it. Hurray for Rep. Hagen!! Thank God not all politicians are with their head s up where the sun dont shine!!
Talk about it as much as possible. There s no valid reason why it isn’t and hasn’t been made legalized* at this point in this ridiculous in our ever evolving communities.
Chris, you’re an idiot. It’s not the marijuanas fault you didn’t get the job. YOU made a choice to smoke an illegal drug and now it’s biting you in the ass. YOU only have YOURSELF to blame for making an irresponsible decision. Now, if you vote to have it legalized, this may not happen again. Think about before you make stupid decisions and comments.
Chris the marijuana didn’t ruin your life, your priorities and lack of discipline did. I wasn’t allowed to smoke for an extending period of time and it sucked, but i did what i had to do. It should be a part of your life, not your entire life.
Sorry for being blunt but hopefully someone closer to you has already has pointed this out
To (Have one say)
To answer your? The person who give cannabis to childern will not change. Just like the adult who give the drug Beer/ ect to childern. You will find there will allways be some adult who will do this . Just like u will find adult who prey on childern.
‘Marijuana has caused me to fail my hair follicle drug test and lose my dream job. Thanks a lot weed. Sorry I can no longer fight for this cause anymore it has destroyed my life enough.’
Isnt this exaclty why it should be de-crimminalised? Because it unnecessarily ruins people’s lives, not because of drug harm, but because of stupid, backward repressive laws.
If it needs a 3/5 vote of the legislature why send it to the ballot, why not just go for a simple majority with a regular vote?
Have One,Have you considered the fact that breastmilk contains cannabinoids?Have you considered the Jamaican study of children of mothers who used cannabis during pregnancy,and the kids were all smarter?Where exactly do you get that this is harmful to children?From unfounded Ideas?
Chris you failed because of you, not weed. Be a man and accept responsibility for your own actions. No one told you to smoke it.
Help stop drug testing.Apply to companies get to the point were they send you for a drug test and don’t show up at the clinic.They still have to pay for the appointment.
@ RickyWilliams
Are you allowed to work drunk? Same rules apply.
Chris, you’re a fucking idiot. It didn’t destroy your life or cost you your dream job. You cost yourself that. Fucking idiot.
Not trying to stir the pot per say, but it is funny how, after being compared to alcohol for so long, the default argument becomes “It needs to be regulated and TAXED! LIKE ALCOHOL!” “Its about time every aspect of my marijuana experience was put into the hand of the government! Wait wut? I mean .. err… hmph”
How about just legalized and fuck off thank you…
chris, marijuana didnt cause you to lose your dream job. you caused yourself to lose that job.
“Marijuana has caused me to fail my hair follicle drug test and lose my dream job. Thanks a lot weed. Sorry I can no longer fight for this cause anymore it has destroyed my life enough
@Chris
Simply put, Your comment is absurd, weed did not make you lose your dream job, You made you lose your dream job. Stop playing the blame game and take some responsibility. Sure, weed played a part in it but you were the one who decided to smoke it. Weed didn’t force you to smoke it. Yeah, it’d be nice to blame our problems on other people or you know… a plant! It sure would make things a whole lot easier, wouldn’t it? Grow up.
3 plants is no problem. ! Indoors with training and bending or outdoors with good technique and a greenhouse you can produce a nice amount of weed from 3 plants (several kilos !).
see this video for inspiration ( http://youtu.be/ZM0N3z_Kikg )
Once it is legal the police will simply not bother getting a warrant to count what you have growing unless you really are pushing it (by that I means dozens of huge plants). The key for me is how much you can legally possess but again no one will come looking for this so it is probably going to be much better than now.
“Marijuana has caused me to fail my hair follicle drug test and lose my dream job. Thanks a lot weed. Sorry I can no longer fight for this cause anymore it has destroyed my life enough.”
So Chris, a plant forced you to smoke itself? If it was in fact your dream job, you should’ve taken it a bit more seriously. You alone are responsible for your actions, man up.
Its a plant god gave all of us to enjoy he didnt give us beer we have to make it marijuana all we got to do is grow it and dry it roll it up and smoke and it dont kill like alcohol beverages how many weed accidents happen none that i know of but alcohol kills everyday so why not legalize it we want it take the alcohol away weed can b used as meds also thank you for your time ohio lets stand to togather we can do it even if the browns cant lol join together app great place to chat
For the one asking questions about testing for jobs…yes I believe they still will have drug testing. It is still illeagel according to the Feds so your emplyer can still test and fire you. They just went over this in Colorado. Hopefully this changes. We are on the right path. We need to clear all the jails and prisons of non violent criminals…Please vote to leagalize it!
to chris…dont blame cannabis pal, blame chris for not being sensible about its use..
O!!H!!
“Marijuana has caused me to fail my hair follicle drug test and lose my dream job. Thanks a lot weed. Sorry I can no longer fight for this cause anymore it has destroyed my life enough.”
Umm, really? Sounds more like crackers have made you their fool. And will happily destroy our life as a “warning” to others. Now you’re a poster child for why these laws are just plain evil.
“we” are making history here it is time to end this ridiculous war on Pot, it has done nothing but ruin lives and spend excess money on trying to stop such a futile thing, The people want it, let us have it plain and simple.
Ok so this is what I have to say… 1.Marijuana is natural (grows from the ground) and alcohol is legalized? Thats not right…. 2.Yes I support the use of marijuana just like the use of alcohol… 3.IMAGINE how much moohlah the government could make if they tax it..:))..and how many people are going to but it on top of that!!!.. 4.It helps people with so many health issues… 5.So just legalize it already.!!!
Here we are Ohio. Finally at our moment of truth. We can make this happen. I drive to alot of different places in northeast Ohio with the kind of work I do. I see people with duo plates EVERYWHERE! How many times do these people have to get a duo charge until they kill some one. I say at least a 3-5 year mandatory lock up. Most People that smoke marijuana don’t do this because they r smarter then that hence the reason they smoke marijuana. It really is the God given miracle drug. Its time to stop prohibiton. LETS DO IT OHIO!!!!!
Its on the ballet for medical for Florida and is stalling. I emailed my senators telling them the money side. If a 1000 dispensary’s open with 4-5 employees. that’s 5000 jobs. with federal law we would have to grow our own to supply them + 5-6000 more jobs. I am wondering with legalization how many people in jail just for weed would get out? How much does it cost to keep a prisoner? How much to keep someone in food stamps and medicare?
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I want this to pass,but i don’t think it will pass.Ohio is to conservative.
Beyond time for reform of our current drug policy. The war on Marijuana is a complete failure. Now children have much easier access to marijuana. There are some good lawyers who can fight for this law. Magna Legal services are one of them, they Jury Profiling Research best in the industry.
Ricky W. any employer has the right to restrict at home use of any drug. Employers currently have the right to test for nicotine and not hire if the test is positive, so i can assume they can do the same for any drug, legal or illegal. (It gets a bit trickier when you have a prescription for it though)
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Good luck Ohio! I think some of the posts on Chris losing his job are a bit harsh, I understand that even in Colorado and Washington , you can still loose your job over Cannabis use on your own time. What needs to happen eventually, and maybe included in some laws would be an exemption on legal substances, I know this was included in the failed Florida medical bill.
Everyones situation is different, some are self employed or are not subjected to testing, fine for them, all others must pay the price of this decades old dumb policy. If you are not using on the job, you need to be left alone. Fight on because it is the right thing to do for a free society weather you enjoy it or need it as medicine. Peace.
Jim, Ohio is not a conservative state. It’s a moderate state. Voting with the winning presidential candidate for approx. 100 years is the definition of a moderate state.
If I could I would vote for it, but I can’t..I live in WV but I may just move over the river straight to Fly . Yes, where I live, we take the ferry to Fly…………..I wish here in WV they would get their heads out of their asses and would do the same here.
Oh and for the amount of plants……where is the problem? check into scrog and u will see.
their are ways to test if your currently under the influence. if you think Mary j caused you to lose your dream job your wrong. its you.
Never before has it been more obvious than now that Ohio needs to focus more on murders, rapes and abductions than people with small posessions of prohibited drugs. The cop that investigates murders and rapes maybe gets 1 or 2 arrests a month; no overtime: no promotion. The cop that gets 40 arrests shaking down non-violent people for small posessions gets overtime, promoted to sergeant and loots the arrested individual with asset forfeiture.
During the 10 years three girls were tied up in a Cleveland basement, police didn’t even investigate when a neighbor 2 blocks down reported “a naked woman crawling around the yard.” Our law enforcement is so badly prioritized for busting small posessions that it took some guy off the street (who looked high) to respond to the screams inside the house after a decade of neglect. For shame America. Donate to LEAP and NORMAL and let’s end prohibition now!
pot should be legal to grow as much as you wount.i know that pot helped me A LOT when i had cancer and it helped save my life.man made beer and wiskey and GOD gave us pot.so who do you trust in this life?GOD or man i TRUST ONLEY GODS plants.
Every person should DONATE TIME AND MONEY TO LEAP AND NORMAL FOR THE GREAT job they are doing trying to help us people that is sick that needs pot to help us have a better life here on earth.thank you to all the great people trying to help me have a better life.Also make sure you vote AT EVERY ELLECTION and onley vote for people that are trying to help get pot legal.
David this has got NOTHING to do with god or any religion. I’m totally in agreeance with you in respect to Cancer treatment and other medicinal benefits but you lost me when you mentioned god.
Weed 😉
are goverment sits here and allows people to smoke cigs and drink,which both kill millions each year.pot has never, not once had a recorded death.better yet pot has helped bipolar patiants to cancer patiants. so are goverment would rather let millions die from cig and drinking then save one person or make one persons life a little easier. thats are goverment for you america
@Julian, don’t u realize that the police would be better to respond to rapes murders and abductions if they weren’t wasting their time on thousands of petty marijuana offenses? Why are people so ignorant? Ugh!
It is about time, I really hope this is passed. For God’s sake it’s time to end the war on pot. Legalize it and be done with it. C’mon Ohio we can do this !
Just let the people vote. Yes! Just let us decide. Marijuana should not be classified as a street drug but as a plant, a medicinal herb. Money needs to stop being wasted on the drug war and needs to be directed in some part towards helping people…..helping those who have real drug dependency and serious drug addiction to recover and improve the direction of their lives. The time is now. The way things currently stand is simply ludicrous.
marijuana should be legalized it has not caused any deaths in the past. the government can tax it and put it in there funds just like alcohol and “cigz”. People of America should be aloud to grow a plant with extra mortgage payment. i mean people are going to jail over a plant while there are murders and rape. its ridiculous there should be a prescription for the person in medical need of the plant. but there are alot of responsible people out there not every person gets stoned of there but and sits around all day. i mean if the person is retired i would understand. people who go through depression or anxiety or had cancer should be permitted to smoke the plant with a license to purchase. there should be a certain bag that if it is opened can not be and will not be closed the way it was sold so if that person is driving and that bag is opened they should get a ticket and furthermore of a punishment the more they get caught with that same charge. also people should not be aloud to work high the same as being drunk at work its frowned upon. they should be aloud to smoke on there own property. i mean if you tried weed and didn’t over do it the first time on a depressed day you will forget what you was even depressed about and be cold hearted to the facts or oppinions. that’s just like alcohol plus the side effects are not even close to being as bad as pot. cigarettes are legal with more of a chance of cancer than weed will ever produce. the government should focus more on the hard drugs and getting that off the streets. those are the drugs that make pot look bad. weed is not a gate way drug its just people that are serious drug addictions that want a stronger high. weed is legal in various states in America and other countries why not in Ohio so what if it spreads that’s just more money going into the governments pockets. there should still be drug tests but for school and during work not for a job application. LEGALIZE POT PLEASE SAVE LIFE’S
You’re all dumb, seriously. You want the very thing that obviously messed up your education legalized? Are you not reading the whole thing. If it does get passed it’ll be for medical use only and even then its not recognized by the national government just the state, they are going to add massive amounts of tax on it and THE ONLY PRODUCTS ALLOWED WILL BE THE ONES SOLD BY THE STATE. This isn’t a good thing by any means. It also means all the junkies will sit there and put themselves in even more debt and the poverty will increasease the last thing Ohio needs is a bunch of pot heads who won’t work trying to get their “green card” your also going to ruin families and homes all so you jackasses can sayoh my back hurts then get stoned. Screw that if they wanna thc legal then gay rights needs to be legal. Nothing about 2 men or women loving each other is harmful but people get high and get in accidents all the time again ur an idiot if u argue otherwise. Seriously if ur gonna really fight for your “freedom” at least give the gay community theirs.
N think of all the small business men your putting out. Its still gonna be illegal to meet “Bubba on the block” for ur dime bag. Typical junkies only worried about ur fix. Have fun paying 150$ for something you’d typically pay 30$ for
Dumbass, get your facts straight
I think that Ohio needs to legalize marijuana it hasn’t caused any deaths or causes any illness like liquor or cigs. Also the government already tax it when the patients buy it so they could use that for are national deficit that is 16trillion dollars and pay China some of their Damn money before we be in warwith them. If California makes 80billion off marijuana a year image if more states revenue was close to that we would be close to being out of debt in about 5yrs. @amber u sound dumb because everyone can’t just buy weed and get stoned all all day and I don’t caste about gay marriage they should do as they please if that makes them happy s*** but I have watched a uncle dye from aids and two aunties suffer from cancer and marijuana was the only thing that stop the pain and gave them the urge to eat… So ohio lets go legalize medical marijuana B-)B-)B-)B-)B-)
Ohio let legalize medical marijuana
Amber……
What the fuck does Gay marriage have to do with this post or legalizing pot in general ? NOTHING. Fuck off to another post if you want to discuss that. This is a post about legalizing pot in Ohio. Gay Marriage has nothing to do with this. I read your views on legalizing pot and it sounds like you are passionate on the topic, which is great, but stop including other controversial topics that have nothing to do with the post or even this website !
Yeah amber, that was a pretty week argument. Strong arguments stay on topic and yours did not. I would also like to point out to you 15% price increase of $30 is not $150. That tax increase would go to the state as revenue. This income could maybe, in the future, be invested in resources for finding violent criminals and providing rehab and care programs for drug addicts instead of throwing them into jail. Many time addiction is a product of mental issue and sometimes even physical abuse. If you are truly addicted to pot or any drug and you are not breaking other laws you should be provided help with for issue of addiction instead of being locked up.
I wrote ohio state representative brian hill to support this bill….here is my letter to him:
I’m writing to urge your support for House Joint Resolution 6, which would allow Ohioans to vote on regulating the adult consumption of marijuana.
Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long experiment with marijuana prohibition and replacing it with regulation. The historic votes on Election Day in Colorado and Washington – where, for the first time ever, a majority of voters decided at the ballot box to abolish cannabis prohibition – underscore this political reality.
The ongoing enforcement of cannabis prohibition financially burdens taxpayers, encroaches upon civil liberties, engenders disrespect for the law, impedes legitimate scientific research into the plant’s medicinal properties, and disproportionately impacts communities of color. Furthermore, the criminalization of cannabis simply doesn’t work.
Despite more than 70 years of federal marijuana prohibition, Americans’ consumption of and demand for cannabis is here to stay. It is time for state lawmakers to acknowledge this reality. It is time to stop ceding control of the marijuana market to untaxed criminal enterprises and it is time for lawmakers to impose common-sense regulations governing cannabis’ personal use by adults and licensing its production. A pragmatic regulatory framework that allows for limited, licensed production and sale of cannabis to adults – but restricts use among young people – best reduces the risks associated with its use or abuse.
I encourage you to support House Joint Resolution 6 and let the Ohio voters decide if it is time to regulate marijuana.
Scott H
HIS RESPONSE TO. ME IS AS FOLLOWS:
State Representative Brian Hill
97th House District
Dear Scott,
Thank you for your recent e-mail regarding House Joint Resolution 6, which would put on the ballot the issue of legalizing marijuana here in Ohio. One of my favorite aspects of this job is the amount of feedback I receive when issues like this are proposed by my colleagues. Since its introduction by Representative Robert Hagan, I have heard from many on both sides of the marijuana topic.
I have always been opposed to the legalization of marijuana, and remain that way now. For those who claim that medicinal marijuana helps to ease their pain and better certain symptoms they suffer from, there already exists on the legal market synthetic forms of marijuana. Legalizing cannabis in Ohio will only open the door to a world of problems that all stem from drug use: crime, introduction to other (more dangerous) drugs, and increased dependence to other drugs just to name a few. I realize that this legislation would leave it up to the citizens of Ohio to decide whether or not to legalize the drug. While I believe in the democratic system, I was elected and sent to Columbus to vote for the great people of the 97th House District on matters like this, no matter the polarizing effects they have on society. Should we, the General Assembly, vote the way the people don’t like, they can always put it up for a referendum vote and overturn our decision.
I will continue to research the issue and learn everything that I can to cast an informed vote. However, with the drug problem that already exists in and around Muskingum and Guernsey counties, I don’t see at this time how legalizing marijuana use would help in any way.
I am proud to represent you in Columbus, and my goal is to achieve those things that are best for our district, and for our state. Thank you again for taking time out of your day to write me regarding this issue.
Have a nice day,
Brian D. Hill
State Representative
97th House District
think of how many jobs would come 2 ohio if leagalized
They busted our damn door down two nights ago for 6oz of my wife n i’s “stash”, now they are trying to get me on trafficking! Absolutely ridiculous! im still honestly in shock! Thwy were acting like we had some major amount of guns and whatever else they were claiming!
All they found in our house was our bag, a bong, a bowl, and a pop can bowl!
Okay seriously number one Amber you are ignorant and you do not deserve the right to own a computer. Number two marijuana weather it be legalized for medical or recreational or even both should be up to the people plain and simple. I can’t understand how people like Brian D. Hill and “Detective B” can sit there and say that it will not help anything? If it was legalized for medical number one it has been scientifically proven that marijuana helps with pain and appetite in cancer victims as well as many other major diseases including arthritis, diabetes, depression, ADD, ADHD and many others. Why should we not legalize and research it and potentially exploit all the helping factors of it? It is also proven that marijuana can slow the growth of tumors aka cancer cells that right there should be reason enough to legalize and research. Then comes the recreational view that both of those men have which is also that it would do no good and only cause harm. I completely disagree with those statements on the grounds that if it was legalized that would stop all the small town pot dealers and it would open up our prisons alot more and everybody knows how over crowded our prisons are we need this. Legalization of marijuana for recreational use would also stop the war on marijuana and police like ” Detective B” could focus on more pressing matters as in meth, heroin, cocaine, and countless others. Not to mention all the other crimes they could focus on instead of busting down your local potheads door for “6 oz.” and a few smoking utensils. So no I do not agree with any statement that it would cause nothing but harm when the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. My name is Dillon Clemmer I am 18 years old yes its true I am 18 and the way I see it is that if an 18 year old no high school diploma and no GED can figure all of this out why can’t the people who we put in office and pay to protect our freedom and protect our rights who have COLLEGE DEGREES see what is so clearly and so obviously sitting right in front of them?
My name is Dillon Clemmer and I do support the legalization of the medical and recreational uses of marijuana. Thank you for taking time to read this feel free to send it around the web. I spent a very long time researching the different facts and benefits of marijuana and I really want this to get out into the world. I want all the people who WE AS FREE AMERICANS put in office to see and hear what I have to say!
Thank You All Keep Supporting,
Dillon Clemmer
Columbus, Ohio
I already wrote to my state representative BRIAN HILL…..this guy DOES NOT SUPPORT our freedom to choose! Here is my letter to him & his response back to me :
I’m writing to urge your support for House Joint Resolution 6, which would allow Ohioans to vote on regulating the adult consumption of marijuana.
Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long experiment with marijuana prohibition and replacing it with regulation. The historic votes on Election Day in Colorado and Washington – where, for the first time ever, a majority of voters decided at the ballot box to abolish cannabis prohibition – underscore this political reality.
The ongoing enforcement of cannabis prohibition financially burdens taxpayers, encroaches upon civil liberties, engenders disrespect for the law, impedes legitimate scientific research into the plant’s medicinal properties, and disproportionately impacts communities of color. Furthermore, the criminalization of cannabis simply doesn’t work.
Despite more than 70 years of federal marijuana prohibition, Americans’ consumption of and demand for cannabis is here to stay. It is time for state lawmakers to acknowledge this reality. It is time to stop ceding control of the marijuana market to untaxed criminal enterprises and it is time for lawmakers to impose common-sense regulations governing cannabis’ personal use by adults and licensing its production. A pragmatic regulatory framework that allows for limited, licensed production and sale of cannabis to adults – but restricts use among young people – best reduces the risks associated with its use or abuse.
I encourage you to support House Joint Resolution 6 and let the Ohio voters decide if it is time to regulate marijuana.
Scott Hill
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State Representative Brian Hill
97th House District
Dear Scott,
Thank you for your recent e-mail regarding House Joint Resolution 6, which would put on the ballot the issue of legalizing marijuana here in Ohio. One of my favorite aspects of this job is the amount of feedback I receive when issues like this are proposed by my colleagues. Since its introduction by Representative Robert Hagan, I have heard from many on both sides of the marijuana topic.
I have always been opposed to the legalization of marijuana, and remain that way now. For those who claim that medicinal marijuana helps to ease their pain and better certain symptoms they suffer from, there already exists on the legal market synthetic forms of marijuana. Legalizing cannabis in Ohio will only open the door to a world of problems that all stem from drug use: crime, introduction to other (more dangerous) drugs, and increased dependence to other drugs just to name a few. I realize that this legislation would leave it up to the citizens of Ohio to decide whether or not to legalize the drug. While I believe in the democratic system, I was elected and sent to Columbus to vote for the great people of the 97th House District on matters like this, no matter the polarizing effects they have on society. Should we, the General Assembly, vote the way the people don’t like, they can always put it up for a referendum vote and overturn our decision.
I will continue to research the issue and learn everything that I can to cast an informed vote. However, with the drug problem that already exists in and around Muskingum and Guernsey counties, I don’t see at this time how legalizing marijuana use would help in any way.
I am proud to represent you in Columbus, and my goal is to achieve those things that are best for our district, and for our state. Thank you again for taking time out of your day to write me regarding this issue.
Have a nice day,
Brian D. Hill
State Representative
97th House District
LETSSSSS GETTTTT THISSS ON THE BALLOT IN 2013 OHIOANS!!!!!!
I have watched a close friend of the family slowly die of cancer.at first they gave her buckets of opiates and everything else under the sun.as soon as she smoked,instantly she would be laughing,eating and holding it down going back for seconds.watched her get the energy to want to get up and live.she smoked till the day she passed.it just is a win win situation except the criminals,becuase there will be no need for a gang to distribution.theres still plenty of other very bad drugs for the dea and related organizations to keep there jobs.we cant be fooled anymore.
oviouslly brian hill dosnt know a thing about the medical value of marijuana.if his wife caught cancer.would he rather have her strung out on opiates and other worse pills that produce no real difference his relative,turn them into zombies or let them smoke and be able to smile fill better,eat. with a lot less side affects. you can tell his lack of knowledge on the subject ,by the way he states his knowledge.if you think telling us your doing it for whatever districts own good.nice try when is the last time you spoke with real people in the district. you must be a puppet in office to even speak with such lack of factual info.
get with the program ,or Columbus wont want u.name some reasons that are true about how its bad. remember alchohol will directly kill u. and cigs are are joice. I don’t know anyone who smokes cigerettes and gets no positive medical results{no medical use exsists }and there both major lobbys. if there was a gateway drug its by far alcohol. were tired of being told what we cant do ,when kennedy embargoed cuba, he told his people to buy up as many Cubans before he signed the embargo. the whitehouse had moonshine shipped in the whole time prohibition went on.and look how that went.
I haven’t been following my post but I think myself that war onmmarijuana is a waste of tax payers money and a waste of time one the cops behave because like a few of the other people posted there are for more drugs that they can focus on…. Also spend time the sick a** stuff that’s going on like like kids going missing rapes and these unnecessary murders in the inner city..also are they serious about a gateway drug come on kids are doing bath salts and Popping pill that they are stealing from their relatives man I even see dope heads young as 16 and those drugs did not start from smoking a joint. Even liquor,beer and cigarettes are killing people every da. A lot of things aren’t adding up to me if they can tax it and make it like other state that are making millions that is money to help a lot of stuff like this nationals deficits that is raising everyday.we owe China trillions of dollars u think them people going keep letting are bully ass not pay them. Please. The government steals half of the taxes payers money already that’s more to make LOL but seriously marijuana really have a ton of medical propertys that are needed to sick people of so many illnesses it like they wanna give them the stuff that makes them feel worse. Come on Ohio vote yes on house joint resolution 6…its up to us
Amber you is dumb as fuck. We won’t pay that type of money for it look and do your research stupid we will rather have medical then Reggie anyway. U should kill yourself Wtf weed never killed any like liquor and beer everyday shit cops kill more people on the daily bases when have bud. U the type of bitch that will keep giving her sick family pills that have far worse drugs in it then let a family member some a joint to easy the pain. U piss me off everytime read one of your post if u don’t agree just vote no and be done with it. And so what if it legal state not fed how gives a fuck the feds is the number one dealers for ohio it would help a state that’s starting to fall to Hell no job no housing and homeless people. Amber u sound like your a cop or u just blow them smh your new name us pork pus lol
I do also believe marijuana should be legalized in Ohio. It’s helps so many people with sickness, gives hope and happiness to those who are depressed, helps create peace between multiple people, increases hunger which could benefit the elder. some don’t have much of an appetite and are continuously loosing weight. This would also would decrease the crime rates. I could talk about this all day!!…..
Okeres my piece. As a true toker for its recreational and medicinal purposes I feel cannabis should be legalized. I see everyone on here arguing. Most of you should have paid more attention in school. I mean come on the misspellings and incorrect grammer… Just because you’re a toker doesn’t mean you can’t sound educated. At least help us all build a better reputation than a bunch of illiterate junkies. I fully support the use of medical marijuana, and will gladly vote. So come on guys and girls. If you’re going to try and make a point and stand up to somebody putting our lifestyle down… At least sound intelligent when doing so.
My friend pays 40 for a quarter in colorado! Of goodstuff! That would save my wallet’s life. And colorado is making billions off of it. Why not make money off of something people are going to do anyway? There is no stopping it, but we might as well take the worry out of doing it….. And it all started because it made white women sleep with black men.. My how the times have changed.. Now everyone is too nieve to see that the positive effects out number the negative effects 1000-1
Unless you have smoked weed, you don’t know just how amazing it is. Not just the “high”, but all of the psychological benefits as well. It’s relaxing/calming, it can aid in focus and studies, it boosts creativity, aids with sleep disorders, it helps boost the libido, it can promote spiritual development and self-actualization (for me, anyway). It’s not very hard on the lungs, and it doesn’t toxify the blood and liver on the same level as alcohol and whiskey. I could go on and on about the benefits. Not only did it help me deal with my emotional issues, but it helped me improve my relationships with my friends and loved ones as I was able to focus deeply on my own personal problems and get at the root of my emotional traumas and negative personality traits. You may think I’m exaggerating, but unless you try it, you don’t know and you can’t fairly judge the situation.
The only negative side effect I have experienced is one heck of an appetite (as I try to eat healthy and control my diet). So, I eat a little more than I should, though it makes food taste SO much better. I just keep more healthy food around to combat this. And, of course, it can help you have a heck of a fun time with your friends and family.
The negative stigma that surrounds marijuana was created out of confusion and misunderstanding. It’s not a “demon” weed, and anyone that tells you it is has NEVER tried it. Of course, smoking too much can lead to certain level of cognitive dysfunction, i.e. the user might not think as clearly, but one has to consume a good amount at a given time to be impaired at that level. It’s the same with alcohol, but the effects from smoking marijuana last at least 10x as long, and all it takes is one good puff for most. But honestly, I can’t even compare it to alcohol. It’s a far better and rewarding experience. I don’t even drink to relax anymore. Honestly, I don’t have a bad thing to say about this plant other than I don’t like having to hide my use. Please, before you strike this down, at least try it, assuming you can do so responsibly. Thank you.
I believe it should be up to the individual on what he or she puts in their bodies. Marijuana does affect your motor controls, so being high while driving is not a good idea, and is the only way I can think of that would cause death. There are still too many people who do not know all the facts about marijuana and its relation to other drugs. Marijuana contains a drug, but is not itself a drug. It is a PLANT. Like many plants, it has many, many, many uses. Please stop comparing it to alcohol, as it is like comparing aspirin to vegetables. They both have a use, but are not used to compare the effects on your body. It is also a gateway drug in that if you go to your local “dealer”, he may not have any marijuana, but he might have some coke or crack for you to try! People who are looking to escape their world will use anything and everything, and most of them will tell you that they actually started with alcohol or pills, both of which can and are obtained legally, are taxed, and contribute to death daily. Please let your local politicians know that they need to support the legalization and taxation of marijuana and HEMP. Its the only thing that will get our nation out of debt, and save our planet from the destruction we have reaped upon it.
Peace on to all… The evils of the world are strong threw the strength of ignorance. Intelligence is the only weapon of mass destruction we can truly use to eradicate these demons. Alcohol and cigz keeps the right palms greesed, ie doctors need sick people. With weed being ok’d many of the sheep (people) will self medicate threw knowledge of self. # Shepards develop god complexes
Think weed should be alowed bec its just a plant and it don’t kill anyone like crack or meth or other drugs weed don’t hurt anyone at all. It just gives u a buzz like beer dose from what I hard and it don’t kill ppl and it helps cancer from the ppl that told me I
These junkies you talk about Amber are whom? I do believe that not one person said that their lives are messed up soley to marijuana. I am a RN and an ANP (adult nurse practitioner) and currently working on my DNP. What do you do? No judgement passed but unless you know the human body and what man made drugs do to the human liver kidneys and other organs please don’t pass judgment. I am currently working very hard at my job and I do support medical marijuana. I have experienced migraine headaches (a neurological conditon, learn about them..they suck) my entire life and seemingly they had stopped throughout my college career. I did not know why they had stopped until I had to stop using cannibus and they began to come back with a vengeance. I have tried many prescription drugs and still they have been recurring. Cannibus seems to be the only thing that helps this condition for me. With a prescription this can be regulated and as for calling marijuana a gateway drug is balderdash. Every prescription I write for oxycodone or anyother opiate, benzodiazepine, or stimulant in that matter I am hesitant about the dependency effects it may have on the person. These drugs work wonders for the specific usage but are highly abused in society. Too much can kill. Too much water can kill, too much alcohol can kill, too much of anything can kill you. Too much cannibus????? Will make you fall asleep. Cannibus is the only thing known to man which cannot directly kill you. I say directly because I imagine someone out there will say it kills brain cells. Fact? Doubtful. The only way it will kill brain cells is if the fair exchange of Oxygen does not occur in your lungs and cannibus doesn’t have to be smoked so don’t tell me it’s bad for your lungs. I can continue to ramble, but one more point I will make is, I do agree that children under the age of 18 or even 21 should not be prescribed it. I am not saying it is bad for them but not enough research has been done about the development on the human brain and its effect on the growing brain of a child. I do not know why it is still outlawed in Ohio for medical use in adults. If this is not passed on the ballot this year it is simply due to miseducation, not because of harm. Those who vote on it will see the word cannibus or marijuana and automatically think that it is a bad and they will vote know with 0 education on the subject. Just like I believe anyone who votes in general should have to take a test to show knowledge in the subject or on the person they are voting for or against. Please give me an educated valid argument about this subject..I have not heard one yet. Please for my sake and the sake of many others out there in Ohio who love this state and love the city they live in vote yes, and keep the population growing. Some of the smartest people you know in this state may up and leave due to this. Sanjay Gupta swallowed his pride changed his mind… It’s time the rest of us do too.
living in ohio is a lot like being stuck in the dark ages!
amber clearly spews unintelligent useless non factual phrases from her piehole. none of which has any statistical value. people should research information before assuming conclusions, u know what they say ASSuming makes an ASS out out of AMBER!
and yes! watch the recent dr sanjay episode, so helpful if you seriously want to find out how cannabis can help, even small sick children. my friends i think we are on the cusp of something VERY big here! legalize, study, produce and get rid of the AWFUL poison(pill) companies!
ok lets get this straight for some of you that are misunderstood. HJR6 is for the legalization of recreational use of marijuana, HB153 is for medical marijuana.Either way light it up and stand up for what you believe
please! got to get this on the ballot so everyone can see we out # those who oppose. yes let the police go back to having honor and be the best, that they can be ,so as we can look up to them with pride, trust and faith. right now its sad . our country has been run into the ground by the grey haired generation that sent us to viet nam. we were the disposable generation and they still run us! ohio needs this on the ballot!
when is the voting taking place??
ihave contacted my state rep and they all seem to say the same thing they dont care what we think they say marajuana is a dangerous drug and they will not support legalization i say vote them out of office
Lets all support recreational legalization! Pro and (supposed) cons have been laid out. Pot wouldn’t be a gateway if you didn’t have to buy it from a criminal. However, if its legalized for Med use only, our m3 possession charge ($100 fine) would become f2 possession (3-5 years) not to mention the inaccessibility for those without health ins. Grow it, smoke it, legalize it, but educate yourselfs before you vote. Not all “legalization ” bills are created equal.
Amber I would like to get together with you to discuss marijuana.If you can get some marijuana I will listen t anything you have to say without judgement.
I agree with amber, I won’t be voting yes on it, if it dose become legal we will have ppl saying they need it when they really don’t n ruin it for the ppl who really would need it, weed is stupid! I vote no!!
Stupid would be allowing a substace that kills hundreds of thousands of deaths such as alcohol, but the state and fed gov make waaaay to much on it to refrain. All the duis, thefts, deaths, accidents, hospitilization, etc….. Marijuana does none of this
If they do then ever body in jail in them charges need out of jail in the world thats wrong to keep there freedom on bullshit
Its sad to see that people are willing to deprive patients the medicine they need based on fears they can’t truly justify. Due to the wide variety of illnesses that can be treated by marijuana, who are you to say who needs it and who doesn’t? Lets leave that to the medical professionals. Anyway the real discussion should be about a HJR6 which would legalize the drug for recreation. There are plenty who don’t agree with pot use in any form, which is fine. Don’t smoke it. But do not tell me what to do with my own body. I wouldn’t do that to anyone else. Please please please educate yourselves before posting small minded, uninformed opinions. It makes all Ohioans look like the Appalachian Hicks most of the country already thinks we are. I’m not, are you?
Waiting for the legislature to act is a mistake. Ohio’s conservative Governor will surely do everything he can to derail this. The citizens need to sign the petitions to put this on the ballot without the blessing of the legislature. They came close once before but they were short of signatures because of poor organization.
So this cannabis has by far worked better for me then any Rx drug which all I have from them is this damn dependecy that has run me thru the dirt I have used medically for over 8yrs in CA and CO iam wheelchair bound with severe spasticity had to get a spinal tap and implant to aid in relief anyhow cannabis has given me more spasm relief then any 4 or more Rx pill combo they’ve tried native Americans used for decades why can’t we….I will no matter where or what law Ohio is my next stop!
I will make it a point next year to vote down anyone who votes against pot legalization. I say this as a long time pot smoker and long time professional in social services. There is research that demonstrates that marijuana acts as an anti-inflammatory, and more research that points to inflammation as the underlying cause of our worst chronic illnesses; diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, depression, other mental illnesses that are exacerbated by stress, cancer…these illnesses constitute probably 60% of health care costs, both in hospitalizations and medications. Other research demonstrates that long term marijuana users tend to be thinner and more active. Exercise is well known to be a major protector against most diseases of aging (see above illnesses). So, logically speaking, if people were allowed to smoke pot within regulations that ensure public safety, then those people would have protective factors against these diseases that are going to bankrupt our health care system (Obamacare or not)(It’s not Obamacare that’s the problem, it’s our unhealthy lifestyle). And if “those people” were going to have decreased occurrence of the above illnesses, then it would save significantly in health care costs. This does not begin to account for the additional savings from less use of the legal system, fewer people on disability (oh yes, the above illnesses are also major reasons for being on disability) So, conceivably, legalizing marijuana would be in the public’s best interest all around.
Oh, and I’ve said this before and I’ll keep saying it until someone does serious research on this: We now have abundant data on highway and traffic safety-accidents, deaths, violations, etc. We also have been doing an in vitro experiment with medical marijuana, in that we can compare states that sanction medical use of marijuana with states that don’t allow it, and compare these states with records regarding traffic safety. when I did a brief survey it showed states that legalized mj actually had a DECREASE in traffic incidents, while the more restrictive states had both a higher rate of alcoholism as well as higher rate of traffic violations.
so again, is this not in the public’s best interest? Someone PLEASE do research on this, do a paper, look up the articles I’m talking about, and let’s do this!!
People are dumb as hell ya let’s keep weed illegal so that way we keep having good hard working ppl gettin ransoms for no reason n loosing jobs for being high out of wrk u wonder why ppl steal,kill n shit n if ur really comparing alcohol,tabbacco,n Rex drugs to weed ur an idiot ppl die of liver failures rink n drive n kill innocent ppl tabbacco causes how many cancers last Tyme I checked weed don’t kill ppl it helps for good people that need it to feel ok in this economy with no jobs I hav a horrible temper,anxiety,depression,and back pain I don’t take Vic’s or Xanax for it I smoke d buds n it’s funny I’m not addicted to it I get randomed every month so I haven’t been able to smoke in a month now so if I was so dependent pretty sure I’d b in rehab right now like alcoholics are, or taking chantix to quit smoking cigs that has a thousand horrible side effects..u want more jobs there ya go legalize the shit n stfu u want debt to go away for the govt LEGALIZE!!!! I’ve had jobs n smoked before work,drove on it n I’ve never had a job incident or been in an accident where I was at fault so nice try with that bein a prob ppl that don’t want it legalized Are ppl that have never tried it or have done it once n got really high n didn’t like it u gotta do it a few times to get used to it to where it’s just a great high u like or u can b like my parents n say they smoked when they were younger but didn’t inhale but to them it’s still a bad thing if that makes any sense lol…anyway screw u haters n LEGALIZE!!!!!!!!
Marijuana is not a dangerous drug; consider alcohol as the most deadly drug available that kills more Americans than any other drug available. Legalizing would eliminate the street distribution and the street violence associated with drug dealing. If anyone is against it; do your homework. It’s a plant not a process of being distributed throughout the street. WISE up! The only gateway drug is underage drinking with low inhibition. This all started early in the 1900’s as a racist ban. Learn before making your choice! PRO-LEGALZING!!!
Leagslizeeee potttt
Heroin is the shit killin everyone not budddd
We so need to legalize this in Ohio. I have a 24 year old son who suffers from Epilepsy and has a feeding tube due to the meds from his Epilepsy that make him not want to eat. He has to have such high doses that the meds are making him sicker. We just went to the Doctors last week for tremors that he is having and now have found out that he has Parkinson’s from the meds he has to take from the side effects of his seizures meds which is Haldol. I feel that the Marijuana is his only hope because all these dam meds are slowly killing him. I would love to be able to move him to Colorado but I don’t have the ability financially to do this. I feel they are not allowing me to be able to provide the help That will save my son by not legalizing this it is just crazy when you see all that it can do for these sick people. I could probably get him off all his meds if they would which is 26 pills a day. Its just crazy.
I really hope It gets legalized in Ohio it would help me and my daughter with our medical conditions tremendously. Her with her sezuires and me with my rheumatoid arthritis and my lupus
Hopefully our state will follow Colorado and Washington state in the legalization of marijuana. Not only will this hopefully stop all of the incarcerations for a substance that is scientifically safer than alcohol in regards to abuse. People can drink alcohol and die easier then smoking Marijuana, the amount of marijuana consumption to be lethal is pretty high. Hyponatremia is easier achieved by drinking excess amount of water and lowering the amount of sodium (salt) in the blood. With legalization of marijuana also comes great responsibility. If warnings and commercials are available to educate about the hazards of consuming this substance as well as strict laws governing what we the people can and can not do while under the influence of the substance then I see no problem with it being legalized. I also can see no harm in this being passed, this will open up many jobs in a time of economic depression. The revenue created by the approval of H.J.R No 6 will only help with the lacking economy and also prison space will open up and saving a lot of the tax payers money. That extra money can then be used elsewhere to benefit our nation. Ohio is headed in the right direction and I have no doubt that we will legalize this with the overwhelming support of our citizens.
I will vote for this most definetly..alchol is way worse in my opinion. they never drug test for that and people go to work drunk all the time. they never go in there right after smoking. how dumb would that be..really america
this new law is all WRONG,WRONG,WRONG! it creates a new cartel,will create new regulations,and as far as taxes, it opens the door to all kinds of state involvement. i think by now anyone knows that once the gov’t. gets involved, things get screwed up. i’v already seen estimates of prices between 500-2000/oz! like cigs they will keep piling on every time they want money.plus the money never ends up where it’s supposed to.
my proposal:treat it like jimmy carter did brewing beer at home; allow a limited no. of plants grown at home,rules the same:cannot sell it;personal use only (except small amounts to carry and share)for gods sake, keep the govt. out of it.it will be so expensive it will go right back underground and nothing will change. it will turn cops into tax collectors!
I say legalize and tax it BUT, not so expensive that the black market can undercut it. It’s not expensive to grow, there a reasons it is called “weed” because it grow ANYWHERE. I suffer though epilepsy and if I miss a dose I have a seizure, the meds I’m taking causes dizziness and damages my liver sometimes I forget to take or forget if I took them or not so my liver takes a beating. I would like to see research with either state or colleges to make “super” stains so each the problems. If you have children there a way to take the “high” away and there a already a product call CBD (cannabidiol) and available in Ohio. It’s a shot a the dark and might not solve the problem. Inclusion, Legalize for 21 and over and have medicinal for 20 and under. As for the “monopoly” for the “growers” wait 6 months or 12 months see how it goes, to much of a demand put more farms to expensive, break up monopoly and go for a free-for-all growers to keep prices down. Please vote and be mindful, take all the fact in before you say yes or no. I’m a proud Ohioan and don’t want to move to the state up north. ^^
here in Denver its been a bunch of crap,deception,and lies.tax rev so we thought was for schools.sounds good olny to find later just the first year for schools. now the money is funding police departments. the weed is very low grade at best although looks good. its a cash crop packed with fertilizers for quick yields.you can get a halfe ass stone if you buy shatter hash at 63$ a gram yet stiil not the fast times at ridgemont high buzz you would expect at 63$ a bullshit gram not to mention d.u.i. laws another snag. the upside you can grow your own 6 plat max. don’t buy there clones its a rip off. dig up the seeds from your stash box and grow that way if you wanta get stoned. so in the end pay attention after all remember pot was a gateway drug that make men grow tits and destroy ones memory. yet now its marketed ass a health supplement. money grubben pussys do you get it. pay attention don’t get skunked like we did.
I can agree with medical marijuana, but even that is abused. Our children don’t need more vises. They need to learn to deal with each other & society.
[Editor’s note: And your point here is what? All drugs can be abused, ergo, should all drugs be banned? Alcohol can and is abused massively across these United States every hour of everyday. Gee, maybe government should prohibit it? Wonder how that would work?
Vice is for adults, not children. Not surprisingly, a moral conservative like Gov. Kasich did not just sign a bill, passed by a majority of OH legislators, that allows children to access cannabis for vice.]