Iowa Democrats introduce bill legalizing pot
Democratic lawmakers in Iowa on Tuesday introduced legislation that would legalize adult marijuana use in the state and pave the way for a regulated cannabis market. “We’ve
Pet Medical Cannabis Bill introduced in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island legislature introduced legislation allowing pets to use medicinal cannabis if and when certified by a licensed veterinarian. House Bill 5504, or the Edward O. Hawk
Senate panel approves cannabis research bill
A US Senate panel last week approved a bill directing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to research cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorde
This state could start selling adult-use cannabis by July, under a new bill
By John Schroyer The start date for Maryland’s upcoming adult-use cannabis market could be as early as July 1, under the terms of a new bill introduced by state legislatures.
Rhode Island Bill seeks to prevent cannabis accumulation by more than three people
S-125 was introduced February 1 in Rhode Island by six Senators: Sen. Walter Felag, Sen. Leonidas Raptakis, Sen. Frank Ciccone, Sen. Lou DiPalma, Sen. Susan Sosnowski, and Sen. Daw
Hawaii Senate Hearing Receives Overwhelming Support for Psilocybin Bill
Sen. Ron Kouchi introduced Senate Bill 1454 on Jan. 25, which was passed unanimously in the Hawaii Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (HHS) on Feb. 6. If the bill become
Republican Congressman reintroduces bill to move cannabis to Schedule III
While many advocates are pushing for federal decriminalization and full designation of cannabis, one Republican congressman is pushing for simply downgrading cannabis from Schedule
Virginia Subcommittee Approves Psilocybin Retermining Bill
Virginia Sen. Ghazala Hashmi’s Senate Bill 932 was recently passed in the Senate Education and Health Subcommittee on Jan. 25 on the importance of approving psilocybin for pa
New Hampshire governor rejects chances of legalization bill
Democratic and Republican lawmakers in New Hampshire are preparing for another attempt to legalize marijuana, but the state’s governor doesn’t think they will succeed.
Tennessee Bill would regulate the sale of Delta-8 THC
Tennessee leaders are introducing another bill that would regulate hemp-derived cannabinoids like delta-8 and delta-10 THC after an earlier attempt failed last year. Some hemp advo
Arizona Bill would provide grants for magic mushroom trials
Proposed Arizona legislation would provide millions of dollars in grants to expand research into psilocybin – the primary psychoactive component in magic mushrooms – as
Ohio lawmakers submit bill revising medicinal cannabis
Two Republican lawmakers in Ohio have introduced a bill to overhaul the state’s medical marijuana laws that would create a new state agency to oversee the program and allow m
Washington, DC passes bill to expand sales of medicinal weed
Local lawmakers in Washington, DC last week passed legislation to expand sales of medical marijuana, giving the city’s popular but unlicensed weed gift shops a path to the re
Schumer blames McConnell and GOP for excluding Cannabis Banking Act from $1.7 trillion spending bill
Of Maureen Meihan When the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act was exempted from Monday’s omnibus appropriation legislation, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (
Marijuana banking bill dropped from year-end spending measure, back to industry drawing board
Of Maureen Meihan Much-needed and much-anticipated banking reform has been barred from a major spending bill expected to be released on Monday, a Senate staffer confirmed to Mariju
Kansas lawmakers plan to introduce a bill to legalize medicinal cannabis
State legislators in Kansas met last week to discuss legalizing medical marijuana, with plans to introduce a bill when the legislature reconvenes next year. The attempt to legalize
Saskatchewan Bill would authorize First Nations cannabis licenses
The provincial government of Saskatchewan, Canada, announced Tuesday that it has introduced legislation aimed at giving the province’s First Nations the regulatory authority
Biden Signs Historic Marijuana Research Bill, But What Does It Actually Mean for the Industry?
Last Friday, US President Joe Biden took a historic step by becoming the first American president ever to sign a marijuana legislation into law and make it law. Now, the bill to ex
Cannabis legalization bill approved by Colombian Senate
Senators in Colombia have gathered many times over the past few weeks to discuss amending the constitution to legalize cannabis. On December 6, the amendment passed by a vote of 56
Biden signs bill to expand medical cannabis research
President Joe Biden last week added his signature to a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding and streamlining medical cannabis research. The bill, dubbed the Medical Marijuana and Can