Jacob Redmond
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Yesterday, April 27, 2015, Florida's SB 7066, was postponed again by the Florida Senate, the fifth time in the last five sessions. The general session for the Florida Senate is set to expire at midnight this coming Friday, and there is fear the bill will not pass. The bill has gained approval of cannabis activists in the state, including the Florida Cannabis Action Network. The bill would allow 15 percent THC for qualifying patients, permitting them to get relief of ailment symptoms as well as potentially cure some diseases, as some research is leaning. The bill does not go far enough for libertarians in the State of Florida; however, feel it is a step in the right direction by respecting patients in need of a natural solution to the medical conditions.
Cannabis activists are now supportive of Florida medcial marijuana bill.
Activists are hoping the general public will rise to the occasion to support the bill and send an email to their representatives in support of the SB 7066. There has been a strike-all amendment added that, with its amendments, makes SB 7066 palatable to cannabis legalization supporters.
In order for SB 7066 to become law, it must be heard, rather than postponed every day this week. Today, it is on it’s second reading and may be debated in the Senate. If it isn’t heard on third reading tomorrow, the bill will fail. If by Thursday, it is heard and passed in the House with no new amendments, then on Friday, SB 7066 could be headed to Governor Rick Scott's desk.
Libertarians feel Floridians should not be bound by state law concerning cannabis, for its possession or use. Although there is a bill more palatable to libertarians in the Florida legislature, it has not gotten any traction in the Republican-controlled legislature. On the federal level there is serious talk about rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule II drug, though time will tell if it will get any traction this year.
The United States has undergone what can only be called a cannabis revolution. A wide majority of Americans now feel medical marijuana should be legal in all the nation and a smaller minority feel it should be legal for any purpose in small amounts.
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Cannabis activists are now supportive of Florida medcial marijuana bill.
Activists are hoping the general public will rise to the occasion to support the bill and send an email to their representatives in support of the SB 7066. There has been a strike-all amendment added that, with its amendments, makes SB 7066 palatable to cannabis legalization supporters.
In order for SB 7066 to become law, it must be heard, rather than postponed every day this week. Today, it is on it’s second reading and may be debated in the Senate. If it isn’t heard on third reading tomorrow, the bill will fail. If by Thursday, it is heard and passed in the House with no new amendments, then on Friday, SB 7066 could be headed to Governor Rick Scott's desk.
Libertarians feel Floridians should not be bound by state law concerning cannabis, for its possession or use. Although there is a bill more palatable to libertarians in the Florida legislature, it has not gotten any traction in the Republican-controlled legislature. On the federal level there is serious talk about rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule II drug, though time will tell if it will get any traction this year.
The United States has undergone what can only be called a cannabis revolution. A wide majority of Americans now feel medical marijuana should be legal in all the nation and a smaller minority feel it should be legal for any purpose in small amounts.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Cannabis activists are now supportive of Florida medical marijuana bill - West Palm Beach Libertarian | Examiner.com
Author: Web Staff
Contact: About Examiner.com Passionate, local writers | Examiner.com
Photo Credit: Shane Menez
Website: Welcome to Examiner.com | Examiner.com
