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 »
The end of session, rumored to be just around the corner — possibly as soon as next week. Only two cannabis-related bills remain in play, and expect both to hit the House Floor early next week. SB 1230 – Medical Marijuana Research Grants SB 1230 murdered in cold blood last week during its third reading …
Update Week 18 | Phoenix, AZ — Only two cannabis-related bills remain, and both are stalled as Arizona lawmakers shift their focus almost exclusively to finalizing the state budget. Senate Bill 1230, which would direct funding from the Medical Marijuana Fund to support FDA-approved clinical cannabis research, has passed Committee of the Whole but has …
Cannabis Bills Stall as Budget Takes Priority in Arizona Legislature- Week 18 Read More »
The efforts behind SB 1713, “Marijuana; Dual Licensees; Rural Communities,” led by Republican Senator David Gowan of LD 19, will always be remembered.. Despite determined attempts to expand rural access to Arizona’s cannabis market, SB 1713 did not advance, but its mission carries forward as Striker SB 1057. SB 1713 sought to increase rural opportunities …
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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 …
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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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 »
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 …
Arizona’s Legislative Session Week 3, Slow and Steady Read More »
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 …
Arizona Court Clears the Air on Dispensary Locations—But Will SB1105 Snuff It Out? Read More »
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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