^ thats a good question, i'd like to tune in, too. here is a link to the summary on Thomas. looks like they are all in committee with plans to roll out this summer, but when ??? i have yet to find out when the session ends. surely someone will tivo it and post a link if i miss the debate.
looks like these two bill and possibly one amendment from Congressman Hinchey of NY to stop funding for the dea, probably attached to an appropriations bill, to vote on this summer. i think its interesting if you look at the last time congress voted on similar bill a bunch of the Noes went down in flames in the next election, likely because of their war vote, but still one less prohib.
HR5842 - To provide for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.
HR5843 - To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.
here is the text for 5843 - short and sweet.
A BILL
To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults'.
SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN MARIJUANA-RELATED PENALTIES.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no penalty may be imposed under an Act of Congress for the possession of marijuana for personal use, or for the not-for-profit transfer between adults of marijuana for personal use. For the purposes of this section, possession of 100 grams or less of marijuana shall be presumed to be for personal use, as shall the not-for-profit transfer of one ounce or less of marijuana, except that the civil penalty provided in section 405 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 844a) may be imposed for the public use of marijuana if the amount of the penalty does not exceed $100.
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