Chomp
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Finally those suffering in New York may be able to use their medicine legally!!!
Maybe this is the year for the Empire Staters!!!
From MPP.org
New York
Identical medical marijuana bills to be introduced soon in Assembly and Senate
Last update: April 6, 2009
In the coming weeks, Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried and Senate Health Committee Chair Tom Duane will introduce “same-as” medical marijuana bills in their respective chambers. This will be the first time the Senate has considered a bill sponsored by a member of the majority party that is identical to the Assembly's bill. That means this might also be the first time your senator gives this issue serious consideration. As your senator decides what to do, it's crucial that he or she know that his or her constituents don't believe the seriously ill should be arrested for the doctor-recommended medical use of marijuana.
Please write your state senator and urge him or her to support the swift enactment of medical marijuana legislation.
You can see how (and if) your state senator responded to our candidate questionnaire on medical marijuana issues.
The state Assembly passed compassionate medical marijuana legislation twice — in June 2007 and again in June 2008. But the Senate majority leaders at the time — first Joe Bruno (R-Rensselaer County), then Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Center) — failed to call a vote in the Senate.
In the elections on November 4, 2008, two Senate seats shifted from Republicans to Democrats and control of the chamber shifted to the Democrats, who overwhelmingly support the bill.
Maybe this is the year for the Empire Staters!!!
From MPP.org
New York
Identical medical marijuana bills to be introduced soon in Assembly and Senate
Last update: April 6, 2009
In the coming weeks, Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried and Senate Health Committee Chair Tom Duane will introduce “same-as” medical marijuana bills in their respective chambers. This will be the first time the Senate has considered a bill sponsored by a member of the majority party that is identical to the Assembly's bill. That means this might also be the first time your senator gives this issue serious consideration. As your senator decides what to do, it's crucial that he or she know that his or her constituents don't believe the seriously ill should be arrested for the doctor-recommended medical use of marijuana.
Please write your state senator and urge him or her to support the swift enactment of medical marijuana legislation.
You can see how (and if) your state senator responded to our candidate questionnaire on medical marijuana issues.
The state Assembly passed compassionate medical marijuana legislation twice — in June 2007 and again in June 2008. But the Senate majority leaders at the time — first Joe Bruno (R-Rensselaer County), then Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Center) — failed to call a vote in the Senate.
In the elections on November 4, 2008, two Senate seats shifted from Republicans to Democrats and control of the chamber shifted to the Democrats, who overwhelmingly support the bill.