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Retail Cannabis Sales Linked to Decreased Alcohol, Cigarette, and Pain Medication Use Among Young Adults
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Anthony Hornes
Jul 7, 2023, 2:37:44 PM7/7/23
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In a disappointing turn of events, state senators in New Hampshire rejected two significant bills that aimed to SHOP WITH US legalize the possession, cultivation, and retail sales of adult-use marijuana. The rejection came despite overwhelming support from the public and the House of Representatives. This article explores the details of the rejected bills and highlights the disconnect between the Senate's decision and the will of the voters.
House Bill 1598: Regulating Cannabis Sales through State-Run Stores
House Bill 1598 proposed granting authority to the state's liquor commission to regulate and oversee the cultivation, manufacture, testing, and retail sale of Supreme Oil Pen. The bill gained approval from House members, passing by a vote of 235 to 119. However, the Senate Ways and Means Committee deemed it "inexpedient to legislate," leading to its ultimate defeat by the full Senate through a voice vote.
House Bill 629: Decriminalization and Home Cultivation of Cannabis
Another bill rejected by the senators was House Bill 629, which aimed to eliminate civil fines for minor marijuana possession and legalize limited home cultivation of Supreme Vape Cart. The House had shown significant support for the bill, passing it by a vote of 241 to 113. However, the Senate members voted 15 to 9 against the measure
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Public Opinion and Voter Discontent
The rejection of these bills has drawn sharp criticism from proponents of marijuana legalization. Jax James, NORML's State Policies Manager, expressed disappointment, stating, "The majority of the New Hampshire Senate is clearly out of step with the will of the voters." According to statewide polling data from February, a staggering 68 percent of New Hampshire adults support the legalization of small amounts of Supreme Dab Pen for personal recreational use.
The Need for Voter Action
James emphasized the significance of the Senate's failure to advance the cannabis reform legislation passed by the House. He urged voters to respond to this setback, stating, "New Hampshire remains an island unto itself in the northeast. The continued failure by the Senate to advance House-passed Supreme 500mg Cartridge reform legislation should not go without response from voters."
Conclusion
The recent rejection of House-backed bills by the New Hampshire Senate reflects a disconnect between the will of the voters and the Senate's decision. Despite strong public support and the approval of the House members, the bills aiming to legalize adult-use Supreme g Cartridges failed to advance. This outcome highlights the need for voter mobilization and renewed efforts to push for cannabis reform in the state.
House Bill 1598: Regulating Cannabis Sales through State-Run Stores
House Bill 1598 proposed granting authority to the state's liquor commission to regulate and oversee the cultivation, manufacture, testing, and retail sale of Supreme Oil Pen. The bill gained approval from House members, passing by a vote of 235 to 119. However, the Senate Ways and Means Committee deemed it "inexpedient to legislate," leading to its ultimate defeat by the full Senate through a voice vote.
House Bill 629: Decriminalization and Home Cultivation of Cannabis
Another bill rejected by the senators was House Bill 629, which aimed to eliminate civil fines for minor marijuana possession and legalize limited home cultivation of Supreme Vape Cart. The House had shown significant support for the bill, passing it by a vote of 241 to 113. However, the Senate members voted 15 to 9 against the measure
.
Public Opinion and Voter Discontent
The rejection of these bills has drawn sharp criticism from proponents of marijuana legalization. Jax James, NORML's State Policies Manager, expressed disappointment, stating, "The majority of the New Hampshire Senate is clearly out of step with the will of the voters." According to statewide polling data from February, a staggering 68 percent of New Hampshire adults support the legalization of small amounts of Supreme Dab Pen for personal recreational use.
The Need for Voter Action
James emphasized the significance of the Senate's failure to advance the cannabis reform legislation passed by the House. He urged voters to respond to this setback, stating, "New Hampshire remains an island unto itself in the northeast. The continued failure by the Senate to advance House-passed Supreme 500mg Cartridge reform legislation should not go without response from voters."
Conclusion
The recent rejection of House-backed bills by the New Hampshire Senate reflects a disconnect between the will of the voters and the Senate's decision. Despite strong public support and the approval of the House members, the bills aiming to legalize adult-use Supreme g Cartridges failed to advance. This outcome highlights the need for voter mobilization and renewed efforts to push for cannabis reform in the state.
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