Medical Marijuana Goes Up In Smoke

[Jim Finnel]

The Illinois House this afternoon narrowly voted down the authorization of marijuana for medicinal purposes, but the sponsor of the bill, Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, pledges to continue pushing towards legalizing the illicit herb.

"What we have to do now is wait for the new session to start, introduce a new piece of legislation and start over," Lang said, after the bill fell four votes short of the 60 necessary for passage.

The medical marijuana bill (HB1381) would have allowed people suffering from chronic pain or nausea caused by certain debilitating conditions, to be prescribed a potent dose cannabis to alleviate their symptoms.

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NewsHawk: Jim Behr: 420 MAGAZINE
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[Jacob Bell]

Thank you Mr. Behr. I just wanted people to be able to see that although it was defeated, at least Ill. is trying to pass it, and it only lost by 4. So that's really good.

 

[Jim Finnel]

Thanks for submitting this article. Its always appreciated when members contribute.

 

[Jacob Bell]

Thanks, Mr. Behr! I am a news hound, and I always find articles I want to put up in the news section here at 420 mag. If it's ok with you, I will send you links more often. I spend about 7 hrs a day reading news and finding articles haha. I would be happy to contribute!