Senate votes 6-0 in favor of HB1284
THE BILL DID NOT PASS. CTI jumped the gun on saying that it did. It merely got out of the Senate Local government and Energy Committee and will now move to a full vote. There is still time to contact your state reps and senators to encourage them to vote 'no'. Here's a post I did today with the letter I wrote to my Senator as well as CTI's very useful links regarding figuring out who your reps are -- hopefully they'll get bombarded with well-written and respectful messages from patients and will reconsider pushing this hasty legislation through in the next 2 weeks. Contact Your State Senators About HB1284! | MMJ in Colorado
Senate votes 6-0 in favor of HB1284
Anyone know what the "surprise amendments" are?
Senate votes 6-0 in favor of HB1284
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Originally Posted by MMJinColorado
THE BILL DID NOT PASS. CTI jumped the gun on saying that it did. It merely got out of the Senate Local government and Energy Committee and will now move to a full vote. There is still time to contact your state reps and senators to encourage them to vote 'no'. Here's a post I did today with the letter I wrote to my Senator as well as CTI's very useful links regarding figuring out who your reps are -- hopefully they'll get bombarded with well-written and respectful messages from patients and will reconsider pushing this hasty legislation through in the next 2 weeks.
Contact Your State Senators About HB1284! | MMJ in Colorado
Nice work, that was a really well-written email! Hopefully they'll take the time to read it.
I feel bad for some of these dispensaries that will have to go out of business if this passes!
Senate votes 6-0 in favor of HB1284
Here's the response I got, clearly a little guarded on the issue but she seems willing to listen. Worth a shot, maybe your reps will be a little more receptive to the dispensary model.
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I read your email with interest and I appreciate the time and thought that went into your communication to me.
I have to admit that I am troubled by the proliferation of dispensaries in my neighborhood as is many of the citizens. I will however give consideration to your comments. I do believe that marijuana used for medicinal purposes is necessary for some individuals and I do not think that there should be unnecessary roadblocks for those individuals.
HB 1284 is a response to the fact that many individuals have been certified, or at least it seems so, to use medical marijuana that do not in fact have a truly debilitating illness. The constitutional amendment in Colorado allowing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has been on the books since the year 2000. However, it is only in the last year or so that dispensaries have flourished. I know that Denver passed a citizens' initiative legalizing marijuana possession in small amounts. President Obama, has made enforcement a low priority as I recall. This may have collectively contributed to what appears to be a de facto legalization in Colorado. The legislation before the Colorado General Assembly appears to be a response to these events. Additionally, cities and counties are looking the the legislature to provide some leadership and guidance on the issue.
Anyway back to HB 1284--I'll listen carefully to the debate on the floor on the bill as well as review input from you and other individuals.
Sincerely, Sen. Paula E. Sandoval
Senate votes 6-0 in favor of HB1284
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Senate votes 6-0 in favor of HB1284
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Originally Posted by TheReleafCenter
The CTI's notion that big dispensaries are eager to pony up 35k for a non refundable application fee is laughable.
Seems like a small price to pay to be able to monopolize a half billion dollar industry.
zedleppin- Any phone numbers to contact these fine, upstanding politicians?
Senate votes 6-0 in favor of HB1284
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Originally Posted by MMJinColorado
Here's the response I got, clearly a little guarded on the issue but she seems willing to listen. Worth a shot, maybe your reps will be a little more receptive to the dispensary model.
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I read your email with interest and I appreciate the time and thought that went into your communication to me.
I have to admit that I am troubled by the proliferation of dispensaries in my neighborhood as is many of the citizens. I will however give consideration to your comments. I do believe that marijuana used for medicinal purposes is necessary for some individuals and I do not think that there should be unnecessary roadblocks for those individuals.
HB 1284 is a response to the fact that many individuals have been certified, or at least it seems so, to use medical marijuana that do not in fact have a truly debilitating illness. The constitutional amendment in Colorado allowing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has been on the books since the year 2000. However, it is only in the last year or so that dispensaries have flourished. I know that Denver passed a citizens' initiative legalizing marijuana possession in small amounts. President Obama, has made enforcement a low priority as I recall. This may have collectively contributed to what appears to be a de facto legalization in Colorado. The legislation before the Colorado General Assembly appears to be a response to these events. Additionally, cities and counties are looking the the legislature to provide some leadership and guidance on the issue.
Anyway back to HB 1284--I'll listen carefully to the debate on the floor on the bill as well as review input from you and other individuals.
Sincerely, Sen. Paula E. Sandoval
I agree with the majority of this statement, I have been a patient/caregiver since day 1 of this privlage. IMO this has happened due to Omba's statement and changes in Cali, 80% of card holders got that way when big money rolled in and contracted and or brought thier own docs to sign the hell out of people, with the mentality that there is strenghth in numbers, this may true, but the numbers need to be true for this to work. By this I mean it has to be medical and medical only, not recreational, that is a whole different fight and I fight both fights. I see dispensaries set up with neon lights and a bar/rave atmosphere and 10-20 individuals in thier early 20's inside buying meds talking about going snowboarding or skiing and I ask myself, "what is their debilitating medical condition that lets them do these activities?" This is why politicians originally got involved, now IMO they have found out how to get their hands in the money pot and further their political motivations with the help of the same big money dispensaries they will corner, controll, and monopolize this industry unless we make some serious responsible changes, one of them being getting rid of the big money and going back to legitimate doctors and mom and pop shops, afterall some of the best grown come from the small shops, not the mass produced shops. This is just my opinion and I am only one person, but I still beleive one person can make a change.
Senate votes 6-0 in favor of HB1284
I'm free to take asprin with no regulations, no doctor recommendation, ect, and that stuff kills people..So I don't see why you need to be in a wheelchair or seriously ill to benefit from mmj. I think as americans we should have the choice to use a safer alternative to western medicine with no recourse..this has been used by people for 10000 years folks pretty sure it's safe. We probably would know the consequences of using marijuana by now.:rastasmoke::rastasmoke:
Senate votes 6-0 in favor of HB1284
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Originally Posted by headshake
what a sad thing. i was all stoked to move to colorado and know i don't think i want too. lol. what is the logic behind this vote? ( i currently live in texas so i don't follow this stuff all that close...yet.) to generate revenue or what? again, how dispensaries will pay the $35,000 app fee? a handful? what a joke.
thanks for all the info.
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hey........welcome from a former Austinite.
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Senate votes 6-0 in favor of HB1284
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Originally Posted by Klonzinc
I agree with the majority of this statement, I have been a patient/caregiver since day 1 of this privlage. IMO this has happened due to Omba's statement and changes in Cali, 80% of card holders got that way when big money rolled in and contracted and or brought thier own docs to sign the hell out of people, with the mentality that there is strenghth in numbers, this may true, but the numbers need to be true for this to work. By this I mean it has to be medical and medical only, not recreational, that is a whole different fight and I fight both fights. I see dispensaries set up with neon lights and a bar/rave atmosphere and 10-20 individuals in thier early 20's inside buying meds talking about going snowboarding or skiing and I ask myself, "what is their debilitating medical condition that lets them do these activities?" This is why politicians originally got involved, now IMO they have found out how to get their hands in the money pot and further their political motivations with the help of the same big money dispensaries they will corner, controll, and monopolize this industry unless we make some serious responsible changes, one of them being getting rid of the big money and going back to legitimate doctors and mom and pop shops, afterall some of the best grown come from the small shops, not the mass produced shops. This is just my opinion and I am only one person, but I still beleive one person can make a change.
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