Governor could send medical marijuana bill back to the Legislature today
The Legislature would have to address the medical marijuana bill if the governor amends or vetoes it before the close of session.
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission
Legislature sends medical marijuana bill to governor
The House passed SB46, the medical marijuana bill, 68 to 34, then the Senate voted to concur.
Medical marijuana bill appears poised for passage
Conservatives have vowed to continue filibustering the bill that would allow people with a medical need to obtain medical marijuana.
Medical marijuana bill advanced by committee
The legislation can now be considered by the full Alabama House of Representatives.
Medical marijuana bill to be debated in House Health Committee
The House Health Committee will hold a public hearing on the legislation that would legalize medical marijuana.
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State legislators will likely soon consider bills establishing a new state agency to improve Public Health by establishing the Compassion Act, creating an Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, and amending ancillary law. I wholeheartedly approve such efforts, yet that wasn’t always the case. Years of waffling whether cannabis had any value whatsoever troubled me professionally. It … Continued