Week 10 of Arizona’s legislative session brings significant action from front runners. Two cannabis measures take center stage this week, with one already reaching the governor’s desk. SB1105 — Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Location — leads the way. Sponsored by Bolick (R-LD2), this bill adds childcare facilities or preschools to the list of restricted areas near …
HB2179, a bill aimed at restricting marijuana advertising, sailed through the House, but now seems to be facing challenges in the Senate. House Bill 2179 aims to restrict the advertising of marijuana, THC products, and intoxicating cannabinoids, to licensed marijuana establishments or nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries. It sets clear advertising guidelines for these entities, including …
HB2179 Hits Senate HHS, Marijuana Advertising Restrictions May Face Uncertain Future Read More »
The arena was set. The contenders were locked in. As the week began, only one cannabis measure stood on the brink of elimination—SB1713 Marijuana; Dual Licensees; Rural Communities. It had fought hard, starting strong with a powerful amendment in the Committee of the Whole (COW) on Monday. But when it came time for the final …
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 …
Arizona Cannabis Legislation Update: Key Bills Advance in Week 8 Read More »
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 …
Week 7: Preparing for the Second and Final Act of Arizona’s Cannabis Legislation Read More »
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 …
Week 6- Arizona Legislature Cuts Cannabis & Hemp Bills in Half: What’s Still Alive? Read More »
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). …
**Watch** Senator TJ Shope Shifts Stance on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids with SB1556 Read More »
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 …
**Watch**Arizona Lawmakers Clash Over Marijuana Advertising Restrictions Read More »
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 …
WEEK 5 – Arizona Legislature Sees 2 More Cannabis-Related Bills as Deadline Looms Read More »
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 …
Week 4 Legislative Showdown: Cannabis and Hemp Bills Step Into the Ring! Read More »
