Jacob Redmond
Well-Known Member
A plan to expand access to medical marijuana in Iowa moved forward in the Senate on Thursday, though it's unlikely to find support in the Republican-controlled House.
The legislation would make medical marijuana available to people with certain chronic diseases, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy. Those approved by a doctor could then purchase marijuana products produced in Iowa at state-run dispensaries.
The Senate Ways and Means Committee approved a bill on Thursday. Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, said he was hopeful the bill could find support in the full Senate.
"This legislation is really brought to us by patients. They've shown great courage to come here and try to convince us to do something that's really hard to do," he said.
Last year, the Legislature approved a law that allows some residents with epilepsy to use oil with an ingredient derived from marijuana for treatment.
But the law did not establish an in-state program for the production and distribution of the oil. As a result, critics say, the law is effectively useless.
Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, of Hiawatha, said he did not "believe the General Assembly will do anything with medical marijuana this year."
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The legislation would make medical marijuana available to people with certain chronic diseases, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy. Those approved by a doctor could then purchase marijuana products produced in Iowa at state-run dispensaries.
The Senate Ways and Means Committee approved a bill on Thursday. Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, said he was hopeful the bill could find support in the full Senate.
"This legislation is really brought to us by patients. They've shown great courage to come here and try to convince us to do something that's really hard to do," he said.
Last year, the Legislature approved a law that allows some residents with epilepsy to use oil with an ingredient derived from marijuana for treatment.
But the law did not establish an in-state program for the production and distribution of the oil. As a result, critics say, the law is effectively useless.
Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, of Hiawatha, said he did not "believe the General Assembly will do anything with medical marijuana this year."
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Medical marijuana bill advances in Iowa Senate - THonline.com: Iowa-Illinois-Wisconsin
Author: The Associated Press
Contact: THonline@wcinet.com
Photo Credit: UK Cannabis Social Club
Website: THonline.com: Home
