Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/4/21

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!
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Nevada: Governor Signs Legislation Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties for Minors, Amending Per Se Traffic Safety Limits

Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed legislation into law easing marijuana possession penalties for minors and amending the state’s per se driving limits for THC.
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Colorado: Senate Lawmakers Advance Measure Amending State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law

The measure makes numerous changes to the state’s medical program — several of which may hamper patients’ access to medical cannabis products.
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NORML Issues Statement Regarding Amazon’s New Workplace Drug Testing Rules, Support for Legalization

“Several states, like Nevada and New York, have moved in this direction — as have numerous cities, like Atlanta and Philadelphia — and it is no surprise to see major employers moving in this same, common-sense direction.”
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Illinois: Lawmakers Approve Equity Measure to Award Over 100 New Dispensary Licenses

The bill seeks to increase diversity in the marijuana industry by awarding new dispensary licenses.
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Nevada: Lawmakers Approve Measure to Regulate Cannabis Consumption Lounges

Assembly Bill 341 would regulate two different types of establishments, both defined as “cannabis consumption lounges.”
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Texas: Recapping the 2021 Legislative Session

Medical cannabis expansion legislation is on its way to the governor’s desk, and other updates from the 2021 legislative session.
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Tennessee: Governor Signs Narrow Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill into Law

The measure expands the list of qualifying medical conditions, which previously only included those with intractable epilepsy.
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President Bidens Budget A Mixed Bag For Cannabis Reform

The government funding proposal put forth by President Biden simultaneously contains both positive and negative aspects when it comes to marijuana policy reform efforts in the appropriations realm.
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Sponsor Cal NORML’s 25th Anniversary of Prop. 215 Celebration

Raise your company’s profile by sponsoring Cal NORML’s 25th anniversary celebration of Prop. 215, the historic voter initiative that legalized medical marijuana in California and jump-started marijuana reform across the country.
The day-long event will be held at the beautiful General’s Residence at Ft. Mason Center in San Francisco. Speakers from around the state will reminisce about the coalition of activists and events that made history 25 years ago, and make plans to move forward towards further reforms.
Sponsorship will position and brand your business as one that is helping to move cannabis issues forward. We expect at least 100 attendees.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
• $5,000 Platinum
• $2,500 Gold
• $1000 Silver
• $500 Bronze
WHAT YOU GET 
$500 Bronze
• One free ticket to the event
• Listing with link on the Event Website Page
• Space on the literature table for your product or service
• Acknowledgement in the slide show at the event
$1000 Silver
• All of the above, plus:
• Announcement of sponsorship on Cal NORML’s social media accounts
• One Cal NORML eblast sponsorship (value: $200)
• A shared table at the event to hand out literature and (cannabis-free) samples
$2,500 Gold
• All of the above, plus:
• One-year business listing on CaNORML.org (value: $500)
• Two free tickets to the event
• A 6′ table at the event to hand out literature and (cannabis-free) samples
$5,000 Platinum
• All of the above, plus:
• Ability to add your company’s name or logo to name tag lavaliers or goody bags, etc.
• One-year listing, plus a banner ad on CaNORML.org
Questions? Write ellen@canorml.org
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