Florida Bill Would Fully Decriminalize Marijuana; Effectively Nullify Federal Prohibition

[knucklehead bob]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2015) – Two bills introduced in the Florida legislature would remove cannabis from the state’s schedule of controlled substances, treating marijuana like any other plant under state law. The proposal would not only completely decriminalize marijuana in the Sunshine State, it would also take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in Florida.

 

Sen. Dwight Bullard (D-Cutler Bay) introduced Senate Bill 616 (SB616) on Oct. 21, and Rep. Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D-Tallahassee) filed a companion bill in the House (HB4021) in September.The legislation differs from other marijuana-related reforms popping up in state legislatures across the country. Instead of creating a framework for decriminalization or a program to tax and regulate the marijuana, SB616 would simply erase cannabis from the criminal code entirely. If the bill passes, the state of Florida will treat marijuana in the same manner as lettuce, tomatoes, or any other benign plant sold and consumed lawfully in the marketplace.

 

http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2015/11/florida-bill-would-fully-decriminalize-marijuana-effectively-nullify-federal-prohibition/

[imiubu]

That's how to do it... the whole enchilada... none of this baby step bs.

 

 

"SB616 would simply erase cannabis from the criminal code entirely. If the bill passes, the state of Florida will treat marijuana in the same manner as lettuce, tomatoes, or any other benign plant sold and consumed lawfully in the marketplace."

[Norby]

Awesome, ask and you shall receive, I guess.  Can't wait to see how it goes.

[imiubu]

I have to believe that each of us can make a difference Norb, and 1 by one we are making change to how cannabis is received,

 

Our collective voices are roaring.

[Norby]

I agree, but bills that allow over 21 to have 2.5 ozs. have failed in teh house and senate the last couple years in Fla. from what I've read.  I wouldn't get my hopes up for that one.  The 21/2.5ozs was reintroduced this spring without much hope by the one who put it forward.

[imiubu]

Perhaps paving the way for the this one.. the real deal?

[t-pain]

two D-emocrats in a sea of R-epublicans. good luck to florida , this is what we all need.

[Wild Bill]

Why can't we have a petition drive to put that on the ballot here?

To simple for us sophisticated folks up here in the north country?

Edited November 5, 2015 by Wild Bill

[t-pain]

because we the people are not in control of the legislature, or have you not noticed, wild bill?

 

wolf hunt, emergency financial managers, road funding, gay marriage, marijuana

 

the list just continues.

 

whos going to call rick jones tomorrow and deliver him a copy of florida's bill (along with a bill for michigan) so he can introduce it?

[Norby]

Would it have a chance of passing?

[beourbud]

What we need to do is remove All prohibitionists from our state offices.

 

Prohibitionists - republicans

 

Vote the repubs out and there is nothing but Blue Sky for Decriminalization.

 

ETA.....The" deep pockets ". Argument has finally been debunked.

Ohio. Proves We the People > Deep Pockets

Edited November 5, 2015 by beourbud

[Restorium2]

If Irwin (D) would have went this route here I would still be a fan ........  our last bastion of hope let us all down. After all the BS he spewed about how marijuana should be commercialized and not really decriminalized how could he even introduce something like this? He should be very embarrassed right now. 

First, we would need to get rid of our mentally damaged governor who was ostracized in college for narcing on his roomate that had some marijuana in the room. He hates anything to do with marijuana. He's stone cold batshit nuts when the subject arises. Starts making up stories about how his roomate had a plantation started in their small room that didn't even have a closet and parents were in and out weekly. It was a U of M dorm room. He can't even recall a correct reality. Totally hysterical about marijuana. 

Edited November 5, 2015 by Restorium2

[Norby]

What we need to do is remove All prohibitionists from our state offices.

 

Prohibitionists - republicans

 

Vote the repubs out and there is nothing but Blue Sky for Decriminalization.

 

ETA.....The" deep pockets ". Argument has finally been debunked.

Ohio. Proves We the People > Deep Pockets

So you don't remember the vote on the transport law.  WE can NOT vote out all the prohibitionists, although we can try.  We need a different strategy, such as showing in force to any trials.

[imiubu]

The 'we can't' or 'the gov't won't allow it' mind set peeps need to get with the times or get out of the way.

 

Abrogate 2016 language is in the final stage and nearly ready for submission to the board of canvassers.

 

Things are about to get interesting.

 

Norby, did you read the Abrogate language yet?

[medmanmike]

The 'we can't' or 'the gov't won't allow it' mind set peeps need to get with the times or get out of the way.

 

Abrogate 2016 language is in the final stage and nearly ready for submission to the board of canvassers.

 

Things are about to get interesting.

 

Norby, did you read the Abrogate language yet?

imiubu, do you have the most recent draft? Would you mind posting it or directing me to it? Thx

[imiubu]

imiubu, do you have the most recent draft? Would you mind posting it or directing me to it? Thx

 

The facebook link is here http://michiganmedicalmarijuana.org/topic/49646-ohio-says-hell-no-to-legal-lies/?p=539007

 

I am pretty certain that the Abrogate discussion will be opening here at 3MA very shortly with folks more versed than I. 

Thank you for your interest.

[Norby]

The 'we can't' or 'the gov't won't allow it' mind set peeps need to get with the times or get out of the way.

 

Abrogate 2016 language is in the final stage and nearly ready for submission to the board of canvassers.

 

Things are about to get interesting.

 

Norby, did you read the Abrogate language yet?

No, I see no language that is a bill just some hard to read statement at the side of the facebook group.

[imiubu]

hmm, should be there in full.  I will take a look... give me a few.

[Restorium2]

Seems to me that Ohio losing the commercializing marijuana ballot measure would be a mandate that this type of legislation is what the people want.

[beourbud]

The People of Ohio Have Spoken

They Came, They Voted They Won

There is no place for Big Pot or Greedy Politicians in the Cannabis Movement

Get Off our Grass

Edited November 5, 2015 by beourbud

[AmishRnot4ganja]

The People of Ohio Have Spoken

They Came, They Voted They Won

There is no place for Big Pot or Greedy Politicians in the Cannabis Movement

Get Off our Grass

 

Yeah, but... The conservatives, including the governor of Ohio, are interpreting this "loss" as "a strike against drug dealers and a win for family values". Who can prove that they are wrong?

[Restorium2]

People aren't as ignorant as some would think;

 

"The people of Ohio have understandably rejected a deeply flawed, monopolistic approach to marijuana reform that failed to garner broad support from advocates or industry leaders,"

[beourbud]

Yeah, but... The conservatives, including the governor of Ohio, are interpreting this "loss" as "a strike against drug dealers and a win for family values". Who can prove that they are wrong?

Of course, they are spinning the truth, that's what they do. They lie. You can see the angst on the hosts face when they have to state facts on fox.They instill fear, they promote hate and racism.They Lie All the time.

The trick is to educate ourselves on issues so we can recognize their lies.

It's not that hard to outsmart those conservatives, you just gotta believe in science , history ,math , facts and stuff like that.

Family values and the GOP. lol. Good one