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The Latest on two plans in Utah's Legislature that would allow people with certain medical conditions to use marijuana (all times local):
3:55 p.m.
Utah Senators have given preliminary approval of a medical marijuana proposal that would legalize edible, vapor and topical pot products.
Senators voted 15-13 Monday to advance the bill.
Republican Sen. Mark Madsen of Eagle Mountain sponsors the measure and says it will help those with certain chronic conditions who have not found relief through other medications.
The vote took place the same day The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints softened its stance on Madsen's proposal. The church had announced two weeks ago that it opposed the plan.
If approved by the Senate, the measure must still be passed by Utah's House of Representatives.
1:55 p.m.
A Utah lawmaker sponsoring a medical marijuana plan says he feels hopeful about his proposal's chances following the Mormon church's softened stance on the plan.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stopped short of endorsing the proposal Monday but said the plan was substantially improved after new restrictions were added to it.
The church announced two weeks ago that it opposed Madsen's plan. The church's relaxed position may help the plan pass because many lawmakers are members of the faith.
Republican Sen. Mark Madsen of Eagle Mountain, the bill sponsor, says he's tried to add more tight controls than any medical marijuana law passed by other states.
Utah senators are expected to debate it Monday afternoon.
1 p.m.
Utah Senators have voted in support of the more restrictive of two medical marijuana proposals.
The measure would allow those with cancer, AIDS and similar conditions to use a cannabis extract that has very low levels of the plant's psychoactive components. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives.
Bill sponsor Sen. Evan Vickers of Cedar City touted the tight controls in his proposal.
Lawmakers voted 18-8 Monday to pass the plan.
Some lawmakers Monday didn't want to vote on the plan before finishing debate on a more comprehensive medical marijuana bill. It is expected to be considered in the Senate Monday afternoon.
12:05 p.m.
The Mormon church has eased its opposition to a broad medical marijuana plan that Utah legislators are expected to debate Monday.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement Monday that restrictions added to the proposal last week substantially improved it.
Republican Sen. Mark Madsen of Eagle Mountain made changes that include a ban on giving the raw, unprocessed plant to patients out of fear they may smoke it.
The church's softened stance may help the plan pass as many lawmakers are members of the church.
Church spokesman Eric Hawkins says the faith still believes Utah legislators should focus on how to allow people who are suffering to use marijuana extracts.
A competing medical pot plan would allow very restricted use of marijuana plant extracts that produce no psychoactive effects.
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Utah Senators Give Preliminary Approval To legalize Edible, Vapor And Topical Pot
Author: Michelle L. Price and Hallie Golden
Photo Credit: Green Tiki Cannabis
Website: The Republic
3:55 p.m.
Utah Senators have given preliminary approval of a medical marijuana proposal that would legalize edible, vapor and topical pot products.
Senators voted 15-13 Monday to advance the bill.
Republican Sen. Mark Madsen of Eagle Mountain sponsors the measure and says it will help those with certain chronic conditions who have not found relief through other medications.
The vote took place the same day The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints softened its stance on Madsen's proposal. The church had announced two weeks ago that it opposed the plan.
If approved by the Senate, the measure must still be passed by Utah's House of Representatives.
1:55 p.m.
A Utah lawmaker sponsoring a medical marijuana plan says he feels hopeful about his proposal's chances following the Mormon church's softened stance on the plan.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stopped short of endorsing the proposal Monday but said the plan was substantially improved after new restrictions were added to it.
The church announced two weeks ago that it opposed Madsen's plan. The church's relaxed position may help the plan pass because many lawmakers are members of the faith.
Republican Sen. Mark Madsen of Eagle Mountain, the bill sponsor, says he's tried to add more tight controls than any medical marijuana law passed by other states.
Utah senators are expected to debate it Monday afternoon.
1 p.m.
Utah Senators have voted in support of the more restrictive of two medical marijuana proposals.
The measure would allow those with cancer, AIDS and similar conditions to use a cannabis extract that has very low levels of the plant's psychoactive components. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives.
Bill sponsor Sen. Evan Vickers of Cedar City touted the tight controls in his proposal.
Lawmakers voted 18-8 Monday to pass the plan.
Some lawmakers Monday didn't want to vote on the plan before finishing debate on a more comprehensive medical marijuana bill. It is expected to be considered in the Senate Monday afternoon.
12:05 p.m.
The Mormon church has eased its opposition to a broad medical marijuana plan that Utah legislators are expected to debate Monday.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement Monday that restrictions added to the proposal last week substantially improved it.
Republican Sen. Mark Madsen of Eagle Mountain made changes that include a ban on giving the raw, unprocessed plant to patients out of fear they may smoke it.
The church's softened stance may help the plan pass as many lawmakers are members of the church.
Church spokesman Eric Hawkins says the faith still believes Utah legislators should focus on how to allow people who are suffering to use marijuana extracts.
A competing medical pot plan would allow very restricted use of marijuana plant extracts that produce no psychoactive effects.
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Utah Senators Give Preliminary Approval To legalize Edible, Vapor And Topical Pot
Author: Michelle L. Price and Hallie Golden
Photo Credit: Green Tiki Cannabis
Website: The Republic