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Legal pot a gov signature away in Illinois
2019-06-01
[MarijuanaMoment] Illinois Lawmakers Send Marijuana Legalization Bill To Governor’s Desk

A bill to legalize marijuana in Illinois is heading to the governor’s desk following a successful vote in the House of Representatives on Friday.

The legislation would allow individuals 21 and older to possess, consume and purchase cannabis from licensed retailers. It also contains a number of social equity provisions, while at the same time giving existing medical cannabis businesses a leg up in the licensing process.

The House passed the bill in a 66 to 47 vote.

The win for legalization supporters comes two days after the Senate approved the legislation, 38 to 17.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) said he will sign the bill into law, making Illinois the 11th state in the U.S. to legalize marijuana—but the first to regulate the adult-use cannabis industry through an act of lawmakers as opposed to via a voter-approved ballot measure.

“The state of Illinois just made history, legalizing adult-use cannabis with the most equity-centric approach in the nation,” he said in a Twitter post. “This will have a transformational impact on our state, creating opportunity in the communities that need it most and giving so many a second chance.”

Posted by:3dc

#5  I guess I could follow the money to find out what social equity means. Phrases like that make me feel uneasy.
Posted by: Abu Uluque   2019-06-01 12:21  

#4  Always follow the money.
Posted by: warthogswife   2019-06-01 11:54  

#3  They just want/need the tax revenue.

Drug Gangs don't pay them as well.
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2019-06-01 11:32  

#2  Cause you will have to be high to keep living there.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2019-06-01 10:38  

#1  “This will have a transformational impact on our state, creating opportunity in the communities that need it most and giving so many a second chance.”

Yeah, no shit.
Posted by: Dron66046   2019-06-01 03:37  

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