Legislative Update: Progress and Setbacks in Arizona’s House and Senate Week 9

This week, some members of the House of Representatives are on a trip to Israel, but legislative activities continue back home. Bills are either completing their final readings in the originating chamber or facing defeat on the chamber floor. Meanwhile,  bills from the opposite chamber are making their way through initial readings and standing committees. …

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DIZPOT Advocates for Consumer Protection: Industry Leader Backs Game-Changing Cannabis Safety Acts in Arizona and Missouri

PHOENIX, Feb. 28, 2024 — In a significant move towards public safety and uniform industry practices, DIZPOT, a trailblazer in cannabis packaging, has voiced their support for the regulatory milestones in both Missouri and Arizona. Missouri’s Senate Bill 984 The Intoxicating Cannabinoid Control Act (ICCA) paves the way for heightened safety measures in the booming Missouri cannabis market. Embracing the ICCA’s vision, DIZPOT salutes …

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Cannabis Bills Navigate Through House and Senate Chambers, Week 8

This week has seen a slowdown in legislative activity as bills reach their third reading in the chamber of origin. Advancing through the legislative process, HB2664, focused on cannabis possession and school zones, has successfully cleared its first and second readings. The bill is set to proceed to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further consideration. …

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Arizona Legislative Deadline Marks Start of “Crossover Week” , Week 7

February 16th, 2024, marked a significant deadline in Arizona’s legislative calendar as it signaled the last day for bills to be heard in the chamber of origin standing committee. Any measure left unheard faced an uncertain fate, effectively rendered dead in the water. This milestone heralded the commencement of what is commonly referred to as …

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Arizona Legislators Hear Arguments About Who Should Sell Hemp Products

Senate Natural Resources, Energy and Water-02-01-2024 9:00amSB1186- Regulation; Hemp-Derived ProductsSponsor Sonny Borrelli -R- LD30- Majority Leader In a display of bipartisanship, Republican Senator David Gowan and Democratic Senator Juan Mendez joined forces in a compelling committee discussion at the Arizona State Capitol. Their collaboration brought a unique dynamic to the debate surrounding Senate Bill 1186 …

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Week 4 Update: Key Developments in Marijuana Legislation

As Week 4 comes to a close, changes have occurred in the realm of marijuana legislation. SB1076, focusing on Marijuana Funds, Uses, and Enforcement, and HB2451, addressing Marijuana Advertising Restrictions, were both pulled from committee discussions this week. Looking ahead to next week, the Arizona legislative agenda is poised to include discussions on three key …

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One Problem And Multiple Different Ways To Solve It- Hemp

For the third consecutive year, the battle over Delta-8 and hemp-derived cannabinoids continues. In tackling a single issue, three distinct approaches emerge. Should delta-8 and hemp-derived cannabinoids be classified under the limited licensing umbrella of the marijuana monopoly industry, as proposed by HB2451, HB2452, and SB1076? Alternatively, do these cannabinoids belong under the jurisdiction of …

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Four New Marijuana Measures – Legislative Update Week 3

This week, Arizona has seen the introduction of four new marijuana-related measures, with a grand total so far of ten. Sonny Borrelli, the Republican Majority Leader of the Arizona Senate representing district 30 (Kingman area), has proposed two bills. The first is SB1262, titled “Marijuana; Social Equity Licenses; Enforcement,” and the second is SB1186, titled …

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Legislative Session Update Week 2 Moving Along

This week, a single new bill, HCR 2035, has been introduced. This concurrent resolution requires only a 51% majority vote to advance to the ballot, allowing voters to make the decision. HCR 2035 aims to restrict nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary registrations, certify third-party laboratories, and issue marijuana establishment or testing facility licenses in unincorporated territory …

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