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SB1299 Amended Multiple Times as It Heads to Final Vote

Whoever said “practice makes perfect” clearly never witnessed the legislative gymnastics of Senate Bill 1299. Originally pitched as a bill to support law enforcement grants, SB1299 has undergone more facelifts than a Hollywood socialite—each version raiding funds from community colleges and Arizona’s Justice Reinvestment Program to benefit the Department of Public Safety (DPS). In its …

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Legislative Update – Week 22: The End Is Near

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 …

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**WATCH** Arizona Lawmakers Clash Over Redirecting Cannabis Tax Revenue for Enforcement of Unlicensed Market

A new strike all and amend everything, amendment sparked a heated debate at the state capital on Monday night. Over a proposal to shift funds from Arizona’s cannabis tax revenue toward increased enforcement against the illicit marijuana market. What is a Striker Amendment? A striker amendment (short for “strike everything amendment”) is a powerful tool …

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Arizona courts must work out changes under the new marijuana law (AP)

Arizona courts must work out changes under the new marijuana law PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona voters’ passage of a ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana leaves the state court system with having to work out how some changes will be handled. Proposition 207 legalized sale and use of recreational marijuana for people age 21 or older …

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