February 2026

The Great Purge Continues- Update week 7

The GREAT PURGE may not be over. If a measure does not cross over to the opposite chamber, in this case the Arizona House of Representatives by next week, leadership sends it to wander the legislative desert in exile. What’s Left That leaves SB1363 Marijuana; Rural Opportunity Initiative, SB1641 Marijuana Producers; Licensure, and SCR1047 Public …

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Week 6 at the Arizona Legislature: Cannabis Bills Advance While ‘Evil Twins’ Spark Due Process Concerns

Lawmakers passed HB1641, which expands marijuana producer licensure, along with SCR 1047, a measure that targets fraud in post–social equity license transfers. But two other proposals now dominate the conversation at the Capitol: SB1725 and SCR1048, what advocates have started calling the “Evil Twins.” These measures classify marijuana smoke and odor as a misdemeanor. They …

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Senate Moves On Social Equity, Producer Licenses And Nuisance Measures While House Stalls Marijuana Agenda- Week 5 Update

Week 5 Update: Legislators enter a pivotal stretch as four marijuana measures line up for committee hearings and others progress to the next step. Senator Payne R-LD27 will present SB1641 to create marijuana producer licenses and SCR1047 to address fraud tied to marijuana social equity claims. Committees will also take up SB1725 and SCR1048, which …

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Week Four at the Capitol: The Evil Twins Take Center Stage

Week four of Arizona’s legislative session marked a turning point for cannabis policy. Bills moved quickly, committees sharpened their positions, and lawmakers signaled where they stand on voter‑approved legalization. Some proposals aim to modernize and protect the system voters created. Others take a sharper turn, using nuisance law and criminal presumptions to restrict cannabis without …

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