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List of 2024 United States cannabis reform proposals

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List of 2024 United States cannabis reform proposals
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Legality of cannabis in the United States (2023)
Status
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  Legal for medical use
  Illegal

Federal[edit]

The Federal administrative process that began with President Biden's directive in 2022, and in 2023 with a recommendation by the Department of Health and Human Services to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act was incomplete at the beginning of 2024, pending a decision by the Drug Enforcement Administration.[1]

Bills[edit]

Since 2011, HUD has prohibited use and growing in any low income housing.[2] On January 25, Senator Cory Booker introduced S.3671, that would end restrictions on cannabis users in federally funded housing, provided the use is in compliance with State law.[3] The same day, a matching House bill H.R. 7094 was introduced by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.[4][5]

State legislation and initiatives[edit]

In Anchorage, Alaska the Assembly tried to pass a local ordinance to allow additional methods for dispensaries to sell cannabis. These methods include; sales by drive-thru, Internet and by phone.[6] Police Chief Michael Kerle opposed these measures[7] which were eventually voted down.[8]

In Connecticut, William Tong, Connecticut Attorney General, filed civil court actions against 7 dispensaries citing packaging and dosage complications.[9]

Kentucky HB 72 was introduced in early January by Nima Kulkarni to legalize possession but not sales of cannabis.[10][11]

The governor of Wisconsin, Tony Evers (D), said in early January that he would sign a medical cannabis bill if it was passed by the legislature. The bill, which includes state-run dispensaries, was introduced on January 8 by lawmakers in the majority-Republican state assembly.[12][13]

In January, the Hawaii Attorney General released an over 300-page draft legalization bill to be considered by the state legislature.[14]

In January, Washington state legislator Shelley Kloba introduced HB 2194, a bill that would allow home grow.[15]

Virginia SB 448, allowing regulated sales in the state where possession was legalized in 2021, was introduced by state senator Aaron Rouse in 2023 and was advanced by committee in January 2024.[16] It was approved by a second committee on January 31,[17] before the final Finance and Appropriations Committee hearing that precedes a possible floor vote.

South Carolina Senate Bill 0423, the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act legalizing medical cannabis, was introduced on January 19.[18][19] A special order on the bill received two thirds majority vote of the state senate on February 7, bypassing further committees and debate before a full floor vote.[20][21]

Kentucky HB 420 to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use was introduced by Keturah Herron on January 31.[22]

West Virginia House Bill 4873 to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use was introduced by Joey Garcia and six other house delegates.[23]

In the annual budget address, the Governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, requested the legislature to legalize cannabis to bring in $250 million annual revenue and eliminate diversion of law enforcement resources from higher priorities.[24][25]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Maureen Meehan (January 3, 2024). "DEA To Congress: We Hold 'Final Authority' On Cannabis Rescheduling, Overruling Biden's Health Authorities". Benzinga – via MSN.
  2. ^ https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/FINALSMOKEFREEQA.PDF
  3. ^ https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3671
  4. ^ https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7094
  5. ^ Samantha Gilstrap (January 25, 2024). "Bill would permit marijuana use in federally assisted public housing". WUSA-TV.
  6. ^ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N5t_kqsPQ5k
  7. ^ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H2wiurQW5Sw
  8. ^ https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2024/01/10/anchorage-assembly-votes-down-drive-thru-cannabis-sales-and-free-samples-though-measures-could-come-back/
  9. ^ https://www.ctinsider.com/politics/article/cannabis-ct-lawsuits-tong-18597798.php
  10. ^ Phil Pendleton (January 3, 2024). "Dozens of bills filed in opening days of 2024 Kentucky legislature". Lexington: WKYT – via MSN.
  11. ^ Ben Adlin (January 4, 2024). "New Kentucky Bill Would Legalize Marijuana Use, Possession And Home Cultivation—But Not Sales". Marijuana Moment.
  12. ^ "Wisconsin governor who called for marijuana legalization says he'll back limited GOP proposal". Associated Press. January 5, 2023.
  13. ^ Scott Bauer (January 8, 2024). "Wisconsin Republicans' medical marijuana plan gets lukewarm reception from Evers, lawmakers". Associated Press.
  14. ^ JOHN BURNETT (January 7, 2024). "AG releases draft bill for pot legalization; lists best practices to minimize risks". Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Hilo.
  15. ^ "Washington State Bill Proposes Legal Marijuana Grows at Home". Pasco, Washington: KFLD. January 11, 2024.
  16. ^ Melissa Schiller (January 26, 2024). "Virginia Senate Committee Approves Proposal to Create Commercial Adult-Use Cannabis Market". Cannabis Business Times. The Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Subcommittee on Cannabis considered two competing measures and ultimately advanced Sen. Aaron Rouse's Senate Bill 448 after merging it with Sen. Adam Ebbin's Senate Bill 423. It then passed in committee.
  17. ^ "SB 448 Cannabis control – Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute (7-Y 5-N 3-A)". Legislative Information System. State of Virginia. January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  18. ^ Steineker, Whitt; Robinson, J. Hunter (February 1, 2023), "If at first you don't succeed: Updated Medical Cannabis Bill Filed in South Carolina", National Law Review
  19. ^ "SB 0423 bill history". South Carolina Legislature. February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  20. ^ Brams, Sophie (February 7, 2024). "Medical marijuana bill under consideration again in South Carolina". Charleston, South Carolina: WCBD-TV.
  21. ^ Lange, Tony. "South Carolina Senate Fast-Tracks Medical Cannabis Bill in Special Order". Cannabis Business Times.
  22. ^ Grapevine, Rebecca (January 31, 2024). "HB 420 would legalize recreational marijuana in Kentucky. Here's what the bill says". Cincinnati Enquirer.
  23. ^ Gilmartin, Tanner (January 26, 2024). "New bill introduced to legalize Marijuana in West Virginia". Weston, West Virginia: WDTV. House Bill 4873 proposes the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults aged 21 and older in West Virginia.
  24. ^ "Gov. Josh Shapiro calls on lawmakers to legalize marijuana". Lancaster, Pennsylvania: WGAL. February 6, 2024.
  25. ^ "Governor Shapiro's 2024–25 budget address as prepared". Official website. Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania. February 6, 2024.

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