Booker “resurrects” SAFE Banking, Marijuana and guns bill in Congress, WA employment protections, CO psychedelics, TX decrim votes; NJ homegrow
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Top Things to Know
Delaware Gov. John Carney, a Democrat, has allowed marijuana regulation and legalization bills to go into effect without his signature. John Carney (D) vetoed the legalization of cannabis in 2013. However, new legislation has more than enough support for it to be overridden.
Sen. Cory Booker, (D-NJ), said that lawmakers are trying to “resurrect a package” of marijuana reform legislation that was passed during the last session. He acknowledged that the failure to pass a banking solution for this industry would “literally mean that hundreds of companies go out of business”.
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Washington State lawmakers sent Gov. Jay Inslee’s (D) bill would protect job seekers from discrimination against marijuana during the hiring process.
The Colorado Senate Finance Committee approved and amended a bill that regulates psychedelics in accordance with a legalization law passed by voters.
This week, the Texas House of Representatives is set to vote on a decriminalization bill and a procedure for expunging cannabis convictions.
Oregon Health Authority has issued the first state-issued license for a psilocybin-testing laboratory in the United States.
New Jersey’s Senate President is considering changes to state marijuana laws one year after legalizing recreational use. This includes allowing some medical cannabis patients to grow a limited amount of cannabis at home.
Federal
In a meeting, President Joe Biden of the United States and Colombian president Gustavo Petro of Colombia committed to “a comprehensive approach” to address the negative impacts of drug abuse and drug trafficking, on the health and safety of our citizens, their environment, economy, rule-of-law, and the strength of democratic institutions.
As an example, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke pointed to President Joe Biden’s proclamation of mass marijuana use as a way clemency could “address outdated criminal policies at the federal level, especially those that have disproportionately harmed communities of color.”
The U.S. has been elected as the president of the American Sports Council. It will also serve for two years on the Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-CO, tweeted: “Colorado pioneered a successful legal cannabis market – the federal government should take our lead.”
Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND and Rep. Ruben Galego (D-AZ), discussed the prospects of cannabis banking legislation.
Sen. Jacky Rosen, (D-NV), tweeted: “In Nevada, legal cannabis small business have created jobs and boosted our economies, but they lack access to basic bank services & federal resource.”
Rep. Dave Joyce (R – OH) discusses the prospects for federal cannabis reform.
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At a prohibitionist gathering, former Rep. Patrick Kennedy said that “it’s become an article of belief of the Democrats that they are for commercialization marijuana. That saddens me.”
Former Rep. Greg Walden, R-OR, wrote an op-ed in which he called on Congress to pass federal cannabis reform legislation.
STATES
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has directed the National Guard to take action against illegal drug dealers in San Francisco.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, (D), tweeted: “We are working hard to ensure Illinois’ cannabis sector is the most equitable in the country.”
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D), tweeted: “Happy canniversary, New Jersey!” Today marks one year since adult-use marijuana was first sold. “We will continue to promote the growth of a robust and thriving industry.”
On Tuesday, a former Michigan House Speaker is expected to enter a guilty plea in bribery charges involving the state’s licensing process for marijuana businesses.
Wisconsin’s Senate Minority Leader tweeted: “It isn’t a question of if, but when and how #cannabis can be legalized in Wisconsin.” She added, “Legalizing cannabis isn’t about the red or blue parties… it’s green opportunity for Wisconsin.”
Pennsylvania legislators filed four marijuana reform resolutions and bills.
North Carolina Senator said he’s “pretty sure” that a medical marijuana bill will pass in this session.
Louisiana regulators have proposed changes to the medical cannabis rules.
Nevada regulators released a Health and Safety Bulletin regarding cannabis products treated with an unapproved insecticide.
Minnesota regulators have issued a warning regarding mold growth in THC syrup bottles.
New York’s Health Department conducted a survey in order to determine public support for an outright ban on tobacco products.
The Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission meets on Monday.
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/ LOCAL
College Station, Texas activists collect signatures to support a local decriminalization of marijuana measure.
The mayor of Kansas City and the City Council in Missouri issued a proclamation on 4/20 to recognize the efforts made by a local marijuana activist.
Los Angeles, California officials have posted a map of licensed cannabis retail stores.
INTERNATIONAL
Saint Kitts and Nevis Agriculture Minister announced on 4/20, that the government has authorized full activation of the cannabis law.
The Russian permanent representative in Vienna, tweeted: “The German government has developed a plan to legalize #cannabis as a personal drug.” #Berlin ignores the #UN conventions which envisage the use of cannabis exclusively for scientific and medical, but not ‘recreational’purposes. Another case of legal nihilism.”
The Schizophrenia Society of Canada is receiving funding from the Canadian government to fund a project on cannabis and mental illness.
/ SCIENCE AND HEALTH
According to a study, “users of cannabis who have legal access are preferred as neighbors over those who don’t” showing that “regulation by providing legal access increases social acceptance for cannabis users.”
According to a study, “peripherally injecting cannabidiol reduced neuropathic discomfort in mice.”
ADVOCACY / OPINION, ANALYSIS & ANALYSIS
According to a poll, the majority of Britons (51%) and Americans (34%%) support the legalization of cannabis.
Unknown reasons led to the swapping of roles between the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies president and executive director.
/ BUSINESS
TerrAscend Corp. has provided details about a proposed plan of reorganization that, if approved, will allow the company to trade at the Toronto Stock Exchange.
CULTURE
According to the former executive director of National Basketball Players Association and board member at Cresco Labs the NBA should be an important source of investment for the cannabis sector under the new rules of the league.
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