Help Pass HB 280 / SB 73 and Decriminalize Cannabis
March 3, 2023
In Maryland – this bill removes criminal penalties for possession of cannabis, above the civil limit, and removes criminal penalties for possession with intent to distribute.
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SB 285: The Urgent Need for Police Accountability Boards with Independent Investigatory Powers
March 3, 2023
We are urging that Senator Will Smith put SB 285 on the voting list for JPR.
Ending Discriminatory Policing: Help Pass HB 1071 / SB 51
March 3, 2023
Tell JPR to pass SB 51!
How can Black Businesses benefit from legal cannabis? – MDGA 2023 Update
March 1, 2023
Our analysis of how the MD legalization of cannabis can benefit Black businesses.
VIDEO: MDGA 2023 – HB 556 Hearing – Cannabis Reform and Regulation – House Economic Matters (2.17.2023)
February 17, 2023
https://youtu.be/2RXqciSTJJE On 2.17.2023 – LBS testified on House Bill 556 concerning reform and regulation of the cannabis industry. Lawrence Grandpre, discussed the necessity of high tax revenues to fund the
VIDEO: MDGA 2023 – SB 285 Hearing – Judicial Proceedings Committee (2.14.2023)
February 14, 2023
On 2.14.2023 – LBS testified in support of Senate Bill 285 – Authorizing Police Accountability Boards with independent investigatory powers.
VIDEO: MDGA 2023 – HB 280 Hearing – House Judiciary Committee (2.7.2023)
February 7, 2023
On 2.7.2023 – LBS testified in support of House Bill 280 – Removing criminal penalties for the possession of cannabis and possession with the intent to distribute.
MDGA 2023 Legislative Update – Watch the recent hearings & listen to our latest podcast (2/3/2023)
February 3, 2023
There has been a lot of activity this week in Annapolis. There were hearings for our bills – SB73 and SB 51. Several community organizations and advocates came to Annapolis to support the both pieces of legislation.
VIDEO: MDGA 2023 – SB 51 Hearing – Judicial Proceedings Committee (2.2.2023)
February 2, 2023
https://youtu.be/-pVwdN7_gLc On 2.2.2023 several community organizations and civic leaders testified in support of Senate Bill 51 – Removing the sole use of the odor of cannabis as the basis for
VIDEO: MDGA 2023 – SB 73 Hearing – Judicial Proceedings (2.1.2023)
February 1, 2023
On 2.1.2023 – LBS testified in support of Senate Bill 73 – Removing criminal penalties for the possession of cannabis and possession with the intent to distribute.