Voters in Wichita Kansas approved a municipal measure yesterday that seeks to reduce first-time marijuana possession penalties within the city. Despite majority support for the measure, state Attorney General Derek Schmidt has called the language unlawful and has threatened to sue the city if the provision goes into effect.
January 2012 marks the beginning of a new legislative session in all 50 states. Already,…
Lawmakers around the country are debating a record number of marijuana law reform bills in 2010. NORML’s Weekly Legislative Round Up is your one-stop guide to pending marijuana law reform legislation around the country, along with tips for influencing the policies of your state.
Senate Bill 2865, which seeks to allow for the therapeutic use of cannabis for qualified patients, passed the Senate Public Health Committee and now awaits action from the full Senate.