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 …
Week three at the Capitol brings momentum, with Senator Payne, a Republican from Legislative District 27, introducing two cannabis-related bills. Both measures signal serious movement on marijuana policy. Here’s a closer look. Arizona Expands Medical Marijuana Access and Boosts Safety Standards Senator Payne introduced SB 1640, Marijuana; Qualifying Illnesses; Testing; Complaints, on Friday afternoon. The …
Senator Payne Drops Two Cannabis Bills as Legislative Week Three Picks Up Speed Read More »
Arizona lawmakers came out swinging during the first week of the session, introducing five cannabis-related bills. Week two told a very different story. Only one marijuana bill appeared and it brought a familiar name and an even stranger concept back into the conversation. The Rural Opportunity Initiative Makes a Comeback Sen. David Gowan, a Republican …
Cannabis Bills Cool Off, but a Rural Proposal Pops Back Up- Update Week 2 Read More »
Rural licensing had its day on the House Floor on Monday June 23rd. S.B. 1057 was the second incarnation of SB 1713 – “Marijuana; Dual Licensees; Rural Communities” – introduced by Republican Senator David Gowan (LD 19), Though the bill ultimately failed to advance, its goals lived on in the form of Striker SB 1057. …
High Hopes, Low Votes: Rural Cannabis Bill Goes Up in Smoke Read More »
Out of the 4 cannabis bills, two have made moves this week. On Monday both SB1057 – Marijuana; dual licensees; rural communities (was) Commerce; trade; passport identification and SB1230- Marijuana; Clinical Research Trials faced the rules committee. The Rules Committee in both chambers serves as security to ensure that bills moving forward are legally and …
Week 14 at the Arizona Capitol: Cannabis Bills Blaze Through Rules and Head to COW Read More »
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 »
ORIGINAL REPORTING By Matt Brooks The Trump administration will not stand in the way of states setting their own marijuana policies, according to the president’s most recent statement on the issue. President Trump was responding to a question from DC Examiner journalist Steven Nelson, who asked whether marijuana would be legalized at the federal level before …
President Trump Supports State-Level Marijuana Legalization Read More »
ORIGINAL REPORTING By Steve Bloom for FreedomLeaf (JULY 22 2019) The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) has issued its Progress Report of Legislative Updates for 2019. The best news of the year so far is legalization passing in Illinois and decriminalization in Hawaii, New Mexico and North Dakota. Here’s the MPP’s state-by-state breakdown, in alphabetical order. Alabama to …
MPP’s State-by-State Guide to Marijuana Legislation in 2019 Read More »
Get Marijuana Patient Card in Arizona Get a medical marijuana card in Arizona by following these 3 simple steps. Get an Arizona Medical Marijuana Card How much does a medical marijuana card cost? There are two fees: – The state charges $150 for a card (which is valid for 2 years). It’s only $75 if on …
