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Arizona Cannabis Legislation Update: Key Bills Advance in Week 8

Several cannabis-related bills are making progress in the Arizona State Legislature, with some successfully passing key votes and others awaiting further action. SB1105, which focuses on the location of medical marijuana dispensaries, is currently awaiting review in the House Rules Committee. The bill recently passed the House Health and Human Services Committee with a unanimous …

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Week 7: Preparing for the Second and Final Act of Arizona’s Cannabis Legislation

The number of cannabis-related bills in the Arizona Legislature has been slashed to just five, signaling the start of what is called crossover week—a brief intermission, at least to the public.Think of it like a theater production: while the audience catches its breath, the cast and crew rush to reset the stage, change costumes, and …

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Week 6- Arizona Legislature Cuts Cannabis & Hemp Bills in Half: What’s Still Alive?

The Arizona State Legislature has significantly narrowed the number of cannabis and hemp-related bills under consideration. What started as 12 proposals has now been reduced to just five. Every remaining bill has successfully passed its assigned committee, but with another legislative deadline approaching, further cuts may still be on the horizon. The failure of several …

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**Watch** Senator TJ Shope Shifts Stance on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids with SB1556

February 13, 2025 – The Arizona Senate’s Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee took on a hot topic in an extensive hearing—how to regulate the booming market for intoxicating hemp-derived beverages. And in a notable shift, State Senator TJ Shope (R-LD16) has pivoted from prohibition to regulation with his latest proposal, Senate Bill 1556 (SB1556). …

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**Watch**Arizona Lawmakers Clash Over Marijuana Advertising Restrictions

Phoenix, AZ – Sparks flew in the Arizona House of Representatives on February 13, 2025, as lawmakers engaged in a debate over HB2179, a bill designed to tighten restrictions on marijuana advertising. The bill, championed by Rep. Selina Bliss (R-LD1), aims to curb marketing tactics that could appeal to children, drawing parallels to past crackdowns …

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WEEK 5 – Arizona Legislature Sees 2 More Cannabis-Related Bills as Deadline Looms

The Arizona Legislature’s bill introduction deadline has passed, with 1,678 bills officially filed for consideration. Among them are 12 measures related to marijuana and hemp—but don’t get too attached just yet. The next major deadline is February 21. If a bill isn’t heard in its assigned committee in the chamber where it was introduced, it’s …

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Week 4 Legislative Showdown: Cannabis and Hemp Bills Step Into the Ring!

As the legislative battles heat up in Week 4, four new cannabis and hemp measures have stepped into the ring! Two marijuana contenders, SB1713 – Marijuana; Dual Licensees; Rural Communities and SB1716 – Medical Marijuana; Invalidity; Exception, are shifting the focus toward expanding cannabis access for rural residents. But the hemp division isn’t sitting back—two …

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Arizona’s Legislative Session Week 3, Slow and Steady

Week 3 of the Arizona legislative session may have wrapped up with no new measures passed, but don’t let that fool you—things are picking up steam! As deadlines approach, expect a wave of new bills to hit the floor So far, two cannabis-related bills have passed committee votes:HB2179 – Marijuana Advertising Restrictions (Passed 12-0-0 in …

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Arizona Court Clears the Air on Dispensary Locations—But Will SB1105 Snuff It Out?

In October 2024, the Arizona Court of Appeals rolled up a bold decision, ruling that medical marijuana dispensaries can legally sprout up near preschools. The court’s ruling was rooted in the voter-approved Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA), which makes a clear distinction between “schools” and “preschools.” This decision upheld a 2016 dispensary license that lit …

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Watch Lawmakers Debate Advertising Restrictions To Marijuana and Paraphernalia in HB2179

On Monday, January 27, 2025, at 2 p.m., the House Health and Human Services Committee held a hearing on HB2179, titled “Marijuana; Advertising; Restrictions.” This bill aims to limit the promotion, and advertising of marijuana, THC products, intoxicating cannabinoids, and related items’ paraphernalia to licensed marijuana establishments or nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries. It establishes specific …

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