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First Half Ending: Summer is Coming!
As the 121st session of the General Assembly nears the end of it's first half, both the House and Senate bills- H. 4037 and S. 672- that would legalize medical marijuana are receiving hearings Tuesday and Wednesday! This is a major development, as it brings our state that much closer to being the first medical marijuana state in and a model for the South.
- Tuesday, May 19, 2:30 P.M.
Blatt Building, Room 427
House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Passing out of subcommittee on a 3-2 vote, this hearing is our first opportunity to persuade our legislators to bring the Medical Marijuana Program Act to the House floor for a vote. Issues that remain with this bill include the need for a self-funding mechanism and distinguishing what makes a "licensed dispensary agent" different from a dispensary employee.
- Wednesday, May 20, 9:00 A.M.
Gressette Building, Room 209
Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee
The companion bill to H. 4037, S. 672, shall receive its first subcommittee hearing. Because these bills are the same, the issues raised in the House committee hearing demand addressing in the Senate as well.
Getting these bills through these committees is of critical importance. Our legislators have been and are listening. They are giving the Medical Marijuana Program Act the serious consideration it deserves and that we have demanded. The work of so many advocates has brought us this far; and, we are closer than ever to making a historic achievement for our citizens. Therefore, we are asking for anyone who supports the legalization of medical marijuana, be you potential patient or just a supporter, to come to the Statehouse grounds to show your support and to speak with your legislator.
Sincerely,
Wayne Borders
Executive Director & President
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Dates to Remember
Wednesday, May 20, 11 A.M.- 1:30 P.M.
Rally on the Statehouse Steps
For those coming from out of town, there are parking garages near the Statehouse if you can't find metered parking. One garage is at the intersection of Gervais and Assembly. Another garage is across from the IHOP on Senate Street. Additional garages are:
Washington Street Garage: 1100 Washington Street.
Sumter Street Garage: 1400 Sumter Street.
Keenan Parking Garage: Marion Street, between Lady and Assembly Streets.
For more information email Emily at yeahthatcure@gmail.com.
Thursday, June 4, 9 A.M.- 5 P.M.
Southeast Regional Hemp Symposium
300 Senate Street
This will be an informative day about hemp legislation, business practices, farming techniques, community involvement, and more. Your $20 attendance fee, includes lunch. RSVP to Cathy Hearn at SeedsAndNuts@gmail.com. Attendees shall include:
Collen Suave, Vote Hemp National Outreach Coordinator
Adam Fink, Tennessee HIA Chapter Director
James Silcox, Canadian Hemp Farmer
Cathy Hearn, Healthy Seeds and Nuts Founder
Patrique Vielle, American Hemp Founder
Michael Yoco, The Fay Farm Founder
Jill Swing, Medical Marijuana Study Committee Member
State Senator Tom Davis (tentative)
Sunday, June 14, 3 P.M.
Columbia NORML Chapter Meeting
2025 Marion Street
We meet in the historic home of Modjeska Simkins. Our meetings are open to the public, and agendas will be available on our Facebook page and to those in attendance.
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