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Hawaii Senators Pass Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
A recreational cannabis bill recently passed in the Hawaii Senate, and now moves to the House for review.
March 10, 2023
Legalization Bill Moving Along in Hawaii Legislature
The measure in Hawaii cleared a hurdle last week when it passed out of a committee.
March 6, 2023
Washington Senate Passes Bill Banning Hiring Discrimination for Pot Use
The Washington state Senate has passed a bill that prevents employers from denying employment based on a positive drug test for weed.
February 24, 2023
Senate Panel Approves Cannabis Research Bill
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has advanced legislation directing the VA to conduct research into cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain and PTSD.
February 21, 2023
South Dakota Senate Authorizes Lawmakers To Set Medical Pot Conditions
The authority currently lies with the South Dakota Department of Health.
January 23, 2023
Cannabis Legalization Bill Approved By Colombian Senate
The Senate of Colombia has voted to approve a cannabis legalization bill.
December 9, 2022
Congress Passes Landmark Cannabis Research Bill
Congress has passed a bill to ease federal restrictions on cannabis research, sending the bill to the desk of President Biden for his expected signature.
November 17, 2022
Senator Introduces Bill To Set Up Framework for Federal Cannabis Legalization
The bill from Senator John Hickenlooper—the PREPARE Act—would be implemented when the federal government legalizes marijuana.
November 4, 2022
Schumer: Senate ‘Very Close’ To Passing SAFE Banking Act
The House of Representatives passed the bill for the sixth time earlier this year.
November 1, 2022
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism held a hearing on Tuesday to discuss the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, a bill introduced last week that would federally decriminalize marijuana.
July 27, 2022