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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 4, 2025 WA HB 1341 Establishes Excise Tax Exemptions Through Medical Cannabis Authorization Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
April 2, 2025 MD HB 413 Authorizes Adults to Manufacture Marijuana Edibles and Concentrates for Personal Use Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9)
March 26, 2025 NH HB 198 Authorizes Adults to Possess 2 Ounces of Cannabis, 10 Grams of Concentrate or 2,000 Milligrams of THC Bill Passed - House (208 - 125)
March 19, 2025 TX SB 3 Prohibits the Sale of THC in Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
March 13, 2025 KY SB 202 Establishes Regulations on Cannabis Infused Beverages Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
March 13, 2025 MD HB 413 Authorizes Adults to Manufacture Marijuana Edibles and Concentrates for Personal Use Bill Passed - House (101 - 37)
March 12, 2025 KY SB 202 Establishes Regulations on Cannabis Infused Beverages Bill Passed - House (77 - 17)
March 12, 2025 NC SB 59 Prohibits Sales Of Hemp-Derived Consumable Products to People Under 21 Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
March 12, 2025 NM HB 230 Establishes Employee Protections from being Disciplined at Work for Off-Duty Use of Medical Cannabis Bill Passed - House (38 - 24)
March 11, 2025 ID HJR 4 Authorizes a Ballot Proposal that Amends the State Constitution to State "Only the Legislature" May Reform State Cannabis Laws Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
March 10, 2025 WA HB 1341 Establishes Excise Tax Exemptions Through Medical Cannabis Authorization Bill Passed - House (88 - 5)
March 10, 2025 IA HF 181 Prohibits Open Containers of THC Beverages Bill Passed - House (86 - 1)
March 6, 2025 SD HB 1116 Repeals a Reporting Requirement Regarding Industrial Hemp Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
March 6, 2025 NH HB 54 Authorizes Non Profit Cannabis Dispensaries to Convert to For Profit Businesses "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (358 - 14)
March 6, 2025 MT SB 508 Amends Drunk Driving Laws to Include Any Detectable Traces of THC for Individuals Under the Age of 21 Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 7)
March 5, 2025 ID HJR 4 Authorizes a Ballot Proposal that Amends the State Constitution to State "Only the Legislature" May Reform State Cannabis Laws Joint Resolution Passed - House (58 - 10)
Feb. 26, 2025 OH SB 56 Amends and Modifies Cannabis Regulations and Prohibits Smoking in Public Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
Feb. 21, 2025 SD HB 1116 Repeals a Reporting Requirement Regarding Industrial Hemp Bill Passed - House (66 - 3)
Feb. 20, 2025 NH HB 53 Authorizes Approved Medical Cannabis Patients and Caregivers to Grow up to 3 Mature Cannabis Plants "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (328 - 42)
Feb. 20, 2025 NH HB 75 Authorizes Legal Adult Use of Cannabis "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Failed - House (167 - 190)
Feb. 20, 2025 WA HB 1347 Requires Licensed Cannabis Producers and Processors Submit Samples of Their Products to Independent, Third-Party Testing Laboratories Bill Passed - House (95 - 2)
Feb. 18, 2025 ID H 7 Establishes a Mandatory Minimum Fine of $300 for Anyone Convicted of Cannabis Possession Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
Feb. 12, 2025 VA HB 2485 Establishes a Regulated and Taxed Cannabis Marketplace Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
Feb. 12, 2025 VA SB 970 Establishes Regulatory Bodies to Legalize the Cannabis Industry in Virginia Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
Feb. 4, 2025 VA HB 2485 Establishes a Regulated and Taxed Cannabis Marketplace Bill Passed - House (53 - 46)
Jan. 31, 2025 VA SB 970 Establishes Regulatory Bodies to Legalize the Cannabis Industry in Virginia Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Jan. 30, 2025 DE HB 33 Establishes Jurisdiction over Adult Cannabis Offenses Committed in Newark to the Alderman's Court Bill Passed - House (37 - 0)
Jan. 22, 2025 NY A 417 Expands State Agriculture Law to Include Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (57 - 2)
Jan. 21, 2025 NY A 417 Expands State Agriculture Law to Include Cannabis Bill Passed - House (134 - 13)
Jan. 21, 2025 ID H 7 Establishes a Mandatory Minimum Fine of $300 for Anyone Convicted of Cannabis Possession Bill Passed - House (54 - 14)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA AB 1775 Authorizes for the Retail Preparation, Sale, and Consumption of Non-Cannabis Food at "Cannabis Cafes" Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 5)
Aug. 27, 2024 CA AB 1775 Authorizes for the Retail Preparation, Sale, and Consumption of Non-Cannabis Food at "Cannabis Cafes" Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
June 27, 2024 CA AB 2841 Authorizes Streamlining of Research and the Application Process for Marijuana and Psychedelics in California Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
June 27, 2024 DE HB 408 Establishes a Temporary Conversion License For Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
June 25, 2024 DE HB 355 Establishes Legal Protections for Financial Institutions for Providing Services to Cannabis Companies Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
June 24, 2024 NC HB 563 Establishes Regulations for Medical Marijuana and Other Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
June 18, 2024 DE HB 408 Establishes a Temporary Conversion License For Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Bill Passed - House (29 - 11)
June 8, 2024 NY S 9679 Authorizes Cannabis Showcase Event Permits to be Issued by a Board to Regulate the Sale of Cannabis Bill Passed - House (103 - 38)
June 6, 2024 NY S 9679 Authorizes Cannabis Showcase Event Permits to be Issued by a Board to Regulate the Sale of Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 15)
May 30, 2024 OK HB 1734 Requrires Owneres of Medical Marijuana Dispenseries to Pass a Background Check Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 4)
May 28, 2024 AL HB 390 Repeals and Removes the Department of Agriculture and Industries from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
May 21, 2024 DE HB 334 Amends and Makes Changes Related to the Marijuana Control Act Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
May 19, 2024 MN HF 4757 Amends Previously Passed Recreational Law Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 32)
May 19, 2024 MN HF 4757 Amends Previously Passed Recreational Law Conference Report Adopted - House (68 - 60)
May 16, 2024 NH HB 1633 Establishes Legal Regulations Regarding Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 9)
April 25, 2024 OK HB 1734 Requrires Owneres of Medical Marijuana Dispenseries to Pass a Background Check Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 3)
April 16, 2024 AL HB 390 Repeals and Removes the Department of Agriculture and Industries from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Bill Passed - House (95 - 4)
April 11, 2024 NH HB 1633 Establishes Legal Regulations Regarding Cannabis Bill Passed - House (239 - 136)
April 9, 2024 HI HB 1595 Establishes a State Pilot Program to Expunge Non-Conviction Arrest Records Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
April 5, 2024 HI SB 2487 Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act Bill Passed - House (32 - 18)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/04 HB 1341 Establishes Excise Tax Exemptions Through Medical Cannabis Authorization Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
4/02 HB 413 Authorizes Adults to Manufacture Marijuana Edibles and Concentrates for Personal Use Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9)
3/26 HB 198 Authorizes Adults to Possess 2 Ounces of Cannabis, 10 Grams of Concentrate or 2,000 Milligrams of THC Bill Passed - House (208 - 125)
3/19 SB 3 Prohibits the Sale of THC in Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
3/13 SB 202 Establishes Regulations on Cannabis Infused Beverages Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
3/13 HB 413 Authorizes Adults to Manufacture Marijuana Edibles and Concentrates for Personal Use Bill Passed - House (101 - 37)
3/12 SB 202 Establishes Regulations on Cannabis Infused Beverages Bill Passed - House (77 - 17)
3/12 SB 59 Prohibits Sales Of Hemp-Derived Consumable Products to People Under 21 Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
3/12 HB 230 Establishes Employee Protections from being Disciplined at Work for Off-Duty Use of Medical Cannabis Bill Passed - House (38 - 24)
3/11 HJR 4 Authorizes a Ballot Proposal that Amends the State Constitution to State "Only the Legislature" May Reform State Cannabis Laws Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
3/10 HB 1341 Establishes Excise Tax Exemptions Through Medical Cannabis Authorization Bill Passed - House (88 - 5)
3/10 HF 181 Prohibits Open Containers of THC Beverages Bill Passed - House (86 - 1)
3/06 HB 1116 Repeals a Reporting Requirement Regarding Industrial Hemp Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
3/06 HB 54 Authorizes Non Profit Cannabis Dispensaries to Convert to For Profit Businesses "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (358 - 14)
3/06 SB 508 Amends Drunk Driving Laws to Include Any Detectable Traces of THC for Individuals Under the Age of 21 Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 7)
3/05 HJR 4 Authorizes a Ballot Proposal that Amends the State Constitution to State "Only the Legislature" May Reform State Cannabis Laws Joint Resolution Passed - House (58 - 10)
2/26 SB 56 Amends and Modifies Cannabis Regulations and Prohibits Smoking in Public Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
2/21 HB 1116 Repeals a Reporting Requirement Regarding Industrial Hemp Bill Passed - House (66 - 3)
2/20 HB 53 Authorizes Approved Medical Cannabis Patients and Caregivers to Grow up to 3 Mature Cannabis Plants "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (328 - 42)
2/20 HB 75 Authorizes Legal Adult Use of Cannabis "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Failed - House (167 - 190)
2/20 HB 1347 Requires Licensed Cannabis Producers and Processors Submit Samples of Their Products to Independent, Third-Party Testing Laboratories Bill Passed - House (95 - 2)
2/18 H 7 Establishes a Mandatory Minimum Fine of $300 for Anyone Convicted of Cannabis Possession Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
2/12 HB 2485 Establishes a Regulated and Taxed Cannabis Marketplace Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
2/12 SB 970 Establishes Regulatory Bodies to Legalize the Cannabis Industry in Virginia Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
2/04 HB 2485 Establishes a Regulated and Taxed Cannabis Marketplace Bill Passed - House (53 - 46)
1/31 SB 970 Establishes Regulatory Bodies to Legalize the Cannabis Industry in Virginia Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
1/30 HB 33 Establishes Jurisdiction over Adult Cannabis Offenses Committed in Newark to the Alderman's Court Bill Passed - House (37 - 0)
1/22 A 417 Expands State Agriculture Law to Include Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (57 - 2)
1/21 A 417 Expands State Agriculture Law to Include Cannabis Bill Passed - House (134 - 13)
1/21 H 7 Establishes a Mandatory Minimum Fine of $300 for Anyone Convicted of Cannabis Possession Bill Passed - House (54 - 14)
8/28 AB 1775 Authorizes for the Retail Preparation, Sale, and Consumption of Non-Cannabis Food at "Cannabis Cafes" Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 5)
8/27 AB 1775 Authorizes for the Retail Preparation, Sale, and Consumption of Non-Cannabis Food at "Cannabis Cafes" Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
6/27 AB 2841 Authorizes Streamlining of Research and the Application Process for Marijuana and Psychedelics in California Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
6/27 HB 408 Establishes a Temporary Conversion License For Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
6/25 HB 355 Establishes Legal Protections for Financial Institutions for Providing Services to Cannabis Companies Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
6/24 HB 563 Establishes Regulations for Medical Marijuana and Other Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
6/18 HB 408 Establishes a Temporary Conversion License For Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Bill Passed - House (29 - 11)
6/08 S 9679 Authorizes Cannabis Showcase Event Permits to be Issued by a Board to Regulate the Sale of Cannabis Bill Passed - House (103 - 38)
6/06 S 9679 Authorizes Cannabis Showcase Event Permits to be Issued by a Board to Regulate the Sale of Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 15)
5/30 HB 1734 Requrires Owneres of Medical Marijuana Dispenseries to Pass a Background Check Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 4)
5/28 HB 390 Repeals and Removes the Department of Agriculture and Industries from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
5/21 HB 334 Amends and Makes Changes Related to the Marijuana Control Act Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
5/19 HF 4757 Amends Previously Passed Recreational Law Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 32)
5/19 HF 4757 Amends Previously Passed Recreational Law Conference Report Adopted - House (68 - 60)
5/16 HB 1633 Establishes Legal Regulations Regarding Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 9)
4/25 HB 1734 Requrires Owneres of Medical Marijuana Dispenseries to Pass a Background Check Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 3)
4/16 HB 390 Repeals and Removes the Department of Agriculture and Industries from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Bill Passed - House (95 - 4)
4/11 HB 1633 Establishes Legal Regulations Regarding Cannabis Bill Passed - House (239 - 136)
4/09 HB 1595 Establishes a State Pilot Program to Expunge Non-Conviction Arrest Records Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
4/05 SB 2487 Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act Bill Passed - House (32 - 18)
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