Quote Originally Posted by irydyum
This bill has only pased a "House Committe". It has not been written into law yet, it still needs signatures of the house itself, the state senate, and governor. Check the full info out att MPP.org. Just want to make sure no one is getting too far ahead of themselves. The law is also written with a sunset clause which expires after 3 years, which will require a re-vote at that time. Going to be limited initially to 1500 patients which will be allowed up to 7 flowering/dried plants or 2oz dried cannabis.

They obviously don't know how to grow if they yield 2oz off 7 plants lmfao!!

Here's the latest excerpt from the associated press.



Ill. House Committee OKs Use Of Medical Marijuana


March 4, 2009
Associated Press
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A debate over medical marijuana could be coming to Illinois.

An Illinois House committee voted 4-3 Wednesday to pass legislation that would legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Now the measure goes to the House floor, which could trigger arguments over the state's drug policy.

Rep. Lou Lang says his bill would help people fighting cancer, AIDS and other diseases. The Skokie Democrat argues marijuana relieves pain and nausea without the side effects of other drugs.

But Republican Patricia Bellock says the legislation doesn't include enough safeguards to keep pot out of the hands of people who don't need it for medical reasons.

The bill is HB2514. On the Net: Illinois General Assembly Home Page
The bill will allow for both 2 oz and 7 plants.

One thing I haven't seen is that they are only going to allow 1500 patients?