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Theres a link in to a prewitten letter that will be sent to yor Reps,in my post above..Please take 1 min to send a e-mail..Nows the time to make the diference..Thanks Jimi
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~~Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act cosposorship memo went to WI State Lawmakers Fri! Ask your legislator to cosponsor ...Thanks all Jimi
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So far, 337 people have emailed 702 messages and printed 20 messages to their WI Legislators. Send yours NOW: 702 e-mails will not pass the bill..PLEASE,,PLEASE send a letter.itll take 1min...now is the time...Jimi
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If anyone wowuld like to make fliers to hand out,heres a pdf
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~~~deadline~~~
:time is running out,Ask your Wisconsin State Legislators to Cosponsor the Jacki Rickert
Medical Marijuana Act: Deadline is 5pm Thursday Oct. 22!
The deadline for Wisconsin State Assembly Representatives and State
Senators to sign on to the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act (JRMMA)
is fast approaching! Now is the time to contact them and ask them to do
so.
It is important that the JRMMA be introduced with strong legislative
support. While an overwhelming majority of state residents support legal
access to medical cannabis with their doctor's support, the legislature
needs to catch up, and the only way they will do that is by hearing from
their constituents.
Click and send a prewritten letter:
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Link:
:time is running out,Ask your Wisconsin State Legislators to Cosponsor the Jacki Rickert
Medical Marijuana Act: Deadline is 5pm Thursday Oct. 22!
The deadline for Wisconsin State Assembly Representatives and State
Senators to sign on to the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act (JRMMA)
is fast approaching! Now is the time to contact them and ask them to do
so.
It is important that the JRMMA be introduced with strong legislative
support. While an overwhelming majority of state residents support legal
access to medical cannabis with their doctor's support, the legislature
needs to catch up, and the only way they will do that is by hearing from
their constituents.
Click and send a prewritten letter:
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Link:
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~~ great news for Wisconsin~~
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Jim Doyle says he supports legalizing medical
marijuana in Wisconsin if a law can be written that restricts its use to
people who have a doctor's prescription.
At an appearance in Wausau, Doyle says he has no problem with the use of
marijuana to treat severe pain and other medical conditions, if it's
prescribed by a doctor.
Doyle's comments come after a decision by the Obama administration not
to prosecute users and suppliers of medical marijuana in the 14 states
where it's been legalized. The decision is a clear break from the
policies of the Bush administration.
The governor says restricting the use of medical marijuana makes no
sense when doctors can already prescribe more dangerous drugs like
morphine.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Jim Doyle says he supports legalizing medical
marijuana in Wisconsin if a law can be written that restricts its use to
people who have a doctor's prescription.
At an appearance in Wausau, Doyle says he has no problem with the use of
marijuana to treat severe pain and other medical conditions, if it's
prescribed by a doctor.
Doyle's comments come after a decision by the Obama administration not
to prosecute users and suppliers of medical marijuana in the 14 states
where it's been legalized. The decision is a clear break from the
policies of the Bush administration.
The governor says restricting the use of medical marijuana makes no
sense when doctors can already prescribe more dangerous drugs like
morphine.
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Today is the last day to call or send a e-mail..Please do your part..Thanks to all that helped so far..Its much apreciated..Jimi
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TIME IS RIGHT FOR STATE TO OK MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Thanks to the efforts of Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, and Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Waunakee, Wisconsin's Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act is finally out of the gates and on its way to introduction in the Wisconsin Legislature.
The proposal is a comprehensive medical marijuana bill based on the law Michigan voters passed with a majority in every county in November 2008. It would cover the same debilitating conditions as Michigan does, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is a major complaint of veterans returning from the Afghan and Iraq wars. Cannabis has long been known as a remedy for PTSD that helps victims of war and other trauma get on with their lives.
Last week's action by the Obama administration in setting new policy that exempts state medical marijuana programs from federal interference is just another piece of the puzzle coming together to bring this critical health care bill to the people of Wisconsin. Gov. Jim Doyle's remarks Oct. 21 in Wausau that keeping medical cannabis from patients who can benefit is "senseless" is another sign that Wisconsin is ready to do the right thing for our state's veterans, seniors, sick, dying and disabled for whom medical cannabis might be an option.
While Wisconsin patients await legislative action, some will not live long enough to see the Rickert measure become law. One such person was my dear friend Mary Powers, a wheelchair-bound Army veteran; a cancer, AIDS and hepatitis patient; and a medical cannabis activist.
For the last five years, Mary and I visited the Capitol numerous times to lobby for medical cannabis. Cannabis clearly helped Mary, slowing the progression of her cancer and helping her with the side effects of medications and endless chemo and radiation treatments. Cannabis therapy allowed her to twice testify before legislative hearings. This year, as the legislation was coming together, Mary and I instituted weekly Capitol visits. By the end of the summer, we had visited over 80 offices, and Mary and her wheelchair became a familiar figure in the Capitol.
Mary ran out of time on Thursday, Oct. 22, passing away peacefully at home. The legislation came too late for her. Although she served her country, she was forced to break the law to obtain the only medicine that treated all her symptoms and naturally elevated her mood as she struggled with multiple medical conditions, medication and treatment side effects, unending doctor visits, and way too many hours in ER and clinic waiting rooms.
We can't turn back the clock and give Mary her medicine legally, but we can protect the other "Marys" still with us.
As Jacki Rickert, namesake of the bill, has said, "This bill this time." Thirteen states comprising 25 percent of the U.S. population now protect their sick and dying using medical cannabis. It's time for medical cannabis in Wisconsin. Please help make it a reality for our veterans, seniors, sick, dying and disabled.
Thanks to the efforts of Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, and Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Waunakee, Wisconsin's Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act is finally out of the gates and on its way to introduction in the Wisconsin Legislature.
The proposal is a comprehensive medical marijuana bill based on the law Michigan voters passed with a majority in every county in November 2008. It would cover the same debilitating conditions as Michigan does, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is a major complaint of veterans returning from the Afghan and Iraq wars. Cannabis has long been known as a remedy for PTSD that helps victims of war and other trauma get on with their lives.
Last week's action by the Obama administration in setting new policy that exempts state medical marijuana programs from federal interference is just another piece of the puzzle coming together to bring this critical health care bill to the people of Wisconsin. Gov. Jim Doyle's remarks Oct. 21 in Wausau that keeping medical cannabis from patients who can benefit is "senseless" is another sign that Wisconsin is ready to do the right thing for our state's veterans, seniors, sick, dying and disabled for whom medical cannabis might be an option.
While Wisconsin patients await legislative action, some will not live long enough to see the Rickert measure become law. One such person was my dear friend Mary Powers, a wheelchair-bound Army veteran; a cancer, AIDS and hepatitis patient; and a medical cannabis activist.
For the last five years, Mary and I visited the Capitol numerous times to lobby for medical cannabis. Cannabis clearly helped Mary, slowing the progression of her cancer and helping her with the side effects of medications and endless chemo and radiation treatments. Cannabis therapy allowed her to twice testify before legislative hearings. This year, as the legislation was coming together, Mary and I instituted weekly Capitol visits. By the end of the summer, we had visited over 80 offices, and Mary and her wheelchair became a familiar figure in the Capitol.
Mary ran out of time on Thursday, Oct. 22, passing away peacefully at home. The legislation came too late for her. Although she served her country, she was forced to break the law to obtain the only medicine that treated all her symptoms and naturally elevated her mood as she struggled with multiple medical conditions, medication and treatment side effects, unending doctor visits, and way too many hours in ER and clinic waiting rooms.
We can't turn back the clock and give Mary her medicine legally, but we can protect the other "Marys" still with us.
As Jacki Rickert, namesake of the bill, has said, "This bill this time." Thirteen states comprising 25 percent of the U.S. population now protect their sick and dying using medical cannabis. It's time for medical cannabis in Wisconsin. Please help make it a reality for our veterans, seniors, sick, dying and disabled.
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SB368
This bill establishes a medical necessity defense to marijuana-related
prosecutions and forfeiture actions. A person having or undergoing a debilitating
medical condition or treatment (qualifying patient) may invoke this defense. A
debilitating medical condition or treatment means any of the following: 1) cancer,
glaucoma, AIDS, a positive HIV test, Crohn's disease, a Hepatitis C virus infection,
Alzheimer's disease, Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis, nail patella syndrome,
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, or the treatment of these
conditions; 2) a chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition, or the treatment
of such a disease or condition, that causes wasting away, severe pain, severe nausea,
seizures, or severe and persistent muscle spasms; or 3) any other medical condition
or treatment for a medical condition designated as a debilitating medical condition
or treatment in rules promulgated by the Department of Health Services (DHS).
SB368
A qualifying patient may invoke this defense if he or she acquires, possesses,
cultivates, transports, or uses marijuana to alleviate the symptoms or effects of his
or her debilitating medical condition or treatment, but only if no more than the
maximum authorized amount of marijuana (that is, 12 marijuana plants and three
ounces -- approximately 85 grams -- of marijuana leaves or flowers) is involved. If
a person has obtained a valid registry identification card from DHS or a valid
out-of-state registry identification card (see Registry and distribution centers
for medical users of marijuana below) or has a written certification from his or
her physician documenting that the person has or is undergoing a debilitating
medical condition or treatment and that the potential benefits to the person of using
marijuana outweigh the health risks involved, the person is presumed to have this
defense if no more than the maximum authorized amount of marijuana is involved.
SB368
The bill also prohibits the arrest or prosecution of a qualifying patient who
acquires, possesses, cultivates, transports, or uses marijuana to alleviate the
symptoms or effects of his or her debilitating medical condition or treatment if the
person possesses a valid registry identification card, a valid out-of-state registry
identification card, or a written certification. This prohibition, however, applies only
if no more than the maximum authorized amount of marijuana is involved. In
addition, the bill prohibits the arrest or prosecution of or the imposition of any
penalty on a physician who provides a written certification to a person in good faith.
SB368
The defense provided under the bill and the prohibition on arrest and
prosecution contained in the bill do not apply if the person possesses or attempts to
possess marijuana and if: 1) while under the influence of marijuana, the person
drives or operates a motor vehicle; 2) while under the influence of marijuana, the
person operates heavy machinery or engages in any other conduct that endangers
the health or well-being of another person; or 3) the person smokes marijuana on a
bus, at his or her workplace, on school premises, in an adult or juvenile correctional
facility or jail, at a public park, beach, or recreation center, or at a youth center. In
addition, if the putative qualifying patient is under 18 years of age, the defense
provided under the bill and the prohibition on arrest and prosecution contained in
the bill apply only if the person's parent, guardian, or legal custodian agrees to serve
as a primary caregiver for the person. The bill defines a primary caregiver as a
person who is at least 18 years old and who has agreed to be responsible for managing
a qualifying patient's medical use of marijuana.
SB368
The defense provided under the bill and the prohibition on arrest and
prosecution contained in the bill apply also to a primary caregiver for any qualifying
patient, if the primary caregiver acquires, possesses, cultivates, transfers, or
transports marijuana to facilitate the qualifying patient's medical use of it. The
defense and the prohibition apply to the primary caregiver only if it is not practicable
for the qualifying patient to acquire, possess, cultivate, or transport marijuana
independently or if the qualifying patient is under 18. The defense and the
prohibition apply also to offenses involving drug paraphernalia if the qualifying
patient uses the drug paraphernalia for the medical use of marijuana.
Registry and distribution centers for medical users of marijuana
SB368
The bill requires DHS to establish a registry for medical users of marijuana.
Under the bill, a person claiming to be a qualifying patient may apply for a registry
identification card by submitting to DHS a signed application, accompanied by a
written certification and a registration fee of not more than $150. DHS must verify
the information and issue the person a registry identification card. A qualifying
patient and one of his or her primary caregivers may also jointly apply for a registry
identification card for the primary caregiver. DHS may not disclose that it has issued
to a person a registry identification card, or information from an application for one,
except to a law enforcement agency for the purpose of verifying that a person
possesses a valid registry identification card. A registry identification card is valid
for one year, unless revoked sooner by DHS based on a change of circumstances, and
may be renewed. This bill also requires DHS to promulgate a rule listing any state,
district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession thereof that allows the
medical use of marijuana by a visiting qualifying patient or allows a person to assist
with a visiting qualifying patient's medical use of marijuana. Under this bill,
documents issued by these entities identifying a person as a qualifying patient,
primary caregiver, or equivalent are treated the same as registry identification cards
issued by DHS.
SB368
The bill requires DHS to license and regulate nonprofit corporations, known as
compassion centers, that distribute or deliver marijuana or drug paraphernalia or
possess or manufacture marijuana or drug paraphernalia with the intent to deliver
or distribute to facilitate the medical use of marijuana. This bill prohibits
compassion centers from being located less than 500 feet from a school, prohibits a
compassion center from distributing to a qualifying patient more than a maximum
amount of marijuana, and prohibits an organization from possessing a quantity that
exceeds, by an amount determined by DHS, the total maximum amount of marijuana
of all of the qualifying patients it serves. An applicant for a license must pay an
initial application fee of $250, and a compassion center must pay an annual fee of
$5,000.
Effect on federal law
SB368
This bill changes state law regarding marijuana. It does not affect federal law,
which generally prohibits persons from manufacturing, delivering, or possessing
marijuana and applies to both intrastate and interstate violations.
Because this bill creates a new crime or revises a penalty for an existing crime,
the Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties may be requested to prepare a
report concerning the proposed penalty and the costs or savings that are likely to
result if the bill is enacted.
For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be
printed as an appendix to this bill. ~keep calling and writeing Wisconsin~~
This bill establishes a medical necessity defense to marijuana-related
prosecutions and forfeiture actions. A person having or undergoing a debilitating
medical condition or treatment (qualifying patient) may invoke this defense. A
debilitating medical condition or treatment means any of the following: 1) cancer,
glaucoma, AIDS, a positive HIV test, Crohn's disease, a Hepatitis C virus infection,
Alzheimer's disease, Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis, nail patella syndrome,
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, or the treatment of these
conditions; 2) a chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition, or the treatment
of such a disease or condition, that causes wasting away, severe pain, severe nausea,
seizures, or severe and persistent muscle spasms; or 3) any other medical condition
or treatment for a medical condition designated as a debilitating medical condition
or treatment in rules promulgated by the Department of Health Services (DHS).
SB368
A qualifying patient may invoke this defense if he or she acquires, possesses,
cultivates, transports, or uses marijuana to alleviate the symptoms or effects of his
or her debilitating medical condition or treatment, but only if no more than the
maximum authorized amount of marijuana (that is, 12 marijuana plants and three
ounces -- approximately 85 grams -- of marijuana leaves or flowers) is involved. If
a person has obtained a valid registry identification card from DHS or a valid
out-of-state registry identification card (see Registry and distribution centers
for medical users of marijuana below) or has a written certification from his or
her physician documenting that the person has or is undergoing a debilitating
medical condition or treatment and that the potential benefits to the person of using
marijuana outweigh the health risks involved, the person is presumed to have this
defense if no more than the maximum authorized amount of marijuana is involved.
SB368
The bill also prohibits the arrest or prosecution of a qualifying patient who
acquires, possesses, cultivates, transports, or uses marijuana to alleviate the
symptoms or effects of his or her debilitating medical condition or treatment if the
person possesses a valid registry identification card, a valid out-of-state registry
identification card, or a written certification. This prohibition, however, applies only
if no more than the maximum authorized amount of marijuana is involved. In
addition, the bill prohibits the arrest or prosecution of or the imposition of any
penalty on a physician who provides a written certification to a person in good faith.
SB368
The defense provided under the bill and the prohibition on arrest and
prosecution contained in the bill do not apply if the person possesses or attempts to
possess marijuana and if: 1) while under the influence of marijuana, the person
drives or operates a motor vehicle; 2) while under the influence of marijuana, the
person operates heavy machinery or engages in any other conduct that endangers
the health or well-being of another person; or 3) the person smokes marijuana on a
bus, at his or her workplace, on school premises, in an adult or juvenile correctional
facility or jail, at a public park, beach, or recreation center, or at a youth center. In
addition, if the putative qualifying patient is under 18 years of age, the defense
provided under the bill and the prohibition on arrest and prosecution contained in
the bill apply only if the person's parent, guardian, or legal custodian agrees to serve
as a primary caregiver for the person. The bill defines a primary caregiver as a
person who is at least 18 years old and who has agreed to be responsible for managing
a qualifying patient's medical use of marijuana.
SB368
The defense provided under the bill and the prohibition on arrest and
prosecution contained in the bill apply also to a primary caregiver for any qualifying
patient, if the primary caregiver acquires, possesses, cultivates, transfers, or
transports marijuana to facilitate the qualifying patient's medical use of it. The
defense and the prohibition apply to the primary caregiver only if it is not practicable
for the qualifying patient to acquire, possess, cultivate, or transport marijuana
independently or if the qualifying patient is under 18. The defense and the
prohibition apply also to offenses involving drug paraphernalia if the qualifying
patient uses the drug paraphernalia for the medical use of marijuana.
Registry and distribution centers for medical users of marijuana
SB368
The bill requires DHS to establish a registry for medical users of marijuana.
Under the bill, a person claiming to be a qualifying patient may apply for a registry
identification card by submitting to DHS a signed application, accompanied by a
written certification and a registration fee of not more than $150. DHS must verify
the information and issue the person a registry identification card. A qualifying
patient and one of his or her primary caregivers may also jointly apply for a registry
identification card for the primary caregiver. DHS may not disclose that it has issued
to a person a registry identification card, or information from an application for one,
except to a law enforcement agency for the purpose of verifying that a person
possesses a valid registry identification card. A registry identification card is valid
for one year, unless revoked sooner by DHS based on a change of circumstances, and
may be renewed. This bill also requires DHS to promulgate a rule listing any state,
district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession thereof that allows the
medical use of marijuana by a visiting qualifying patient or allows a person to assist
with a visiting qualifying patient's medical use of marijuana. Under this bill,
documents issued by these entities identifying a person as a qualifying patient,
primary caregiver, or equivalent are treated the same as registry identification cards
issued by DHS.
SB368
The bill requires DHS to license and regulate nonprofit corporations, known as
compassion centers, that distribute or deliver marijuana or drug paraphernalia or
possess or manufacture marijuana or drug paraphernalia with the intent to deliver
or distribute to facilitate the medical use of marijuana. This bill prohibits
compassion centers from being located less than 500 feet from a school, prohibits a
compassion center from distributing to a qualifying patient more than a maximum
amount of marijuana, and prohibits an organization from possessing a quantity that
exceeds, by an amount determined by DHS, the total maximum amount of marijuana
of all of the qualifying patients it serves. An applicant for a license must pay an
initial application fee of $250, and a compassion center must pay an annual fee of
$5,000.
Effect on federal law
SB368
This bill changes state law regarding marijuana. It does not affect federal law,
which generally prohibits persons from manufacturing, delivering, or possessing
marijuana and applies to both intrastate and interstate violations.
Because this bill creates a new crime or revises a penalty for an existing crime,
the Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties may be requested to prepare a
report concerning the proposed penalty and the costs or savings that are likely to
result if the bill is enacted.
For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be
printed as an appendix to this bill. ~keep calling and writeing Wisconsin~~
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Well,,Not getting to many replies, But heres some more info on the J.R.M.M.A....A press conference officially announcing the JRMMA has been scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 at 11am in the Senate Parlor at the Capitol. Patients and supporters are urged to attend and follow up with a visit to their lawmakers while in the building. Next, a joint Assembly/Senate committee hearing will be scheduled, probably in the first part of December...Please attend Mon ill be their, or. send your Rep a letter..This biil will not get passed on its own...Thanks Jimi
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Heres a link to the new Fliers, ~~ Please help out and pass them all over...Jimi
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@fox11news A hearing is set for Dec. 15 on a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin. :rastadancing:
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Great news on the December 15th hearing. But dammit! I just read about the Parlor meeting that was held this a.m., been working like crazy. But I actually have the day off, and definitely would have attended. Shoot! Now I'm mad at myself for not staying informed. Anyway, thanks for the updates!
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Your welcome for the updates Dr,D,,No ones replied here since sept,,,Thanks for stoping...The hearing on Dec 15 is a combined hearing,,so were going to need all the support we can get. I urge all to tell their friends, family and co-workers to write letters,e-mails and call there Reps..Now is the time,,We in wisconsin and all the other states without MMJ are dew for change,,people are sick and dieing, we should be treated with compassion not like criminals..Jimi
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Reminder
Wisconsin combined committee hearing on Jacki Rickert MMJ Act Dec. 15, 2009 Rm 412 East State Capitol Madison 10am - More info www.JRMMA.org
Wisconsin combined committee hearing on Jacki Rickert MMJ Act Dec. 15, 2009 Rm 412 East State Capitol Madison 10am - More info www.JRMMA.org
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Another REMINDER
Wisconsin combined committee hearing on Jacki Rickert MMJ Act Dec. 15, 2009 Rm 412 East State Capitol Madison 10am - More info www.JRMMA.org We need all the support we can get,if you can make please attend or send a letter now....Thanks Jimi
Wisconsin combined committee hearing on Jacki Rickert MMJ Act Dec. 15, 2009 Rm 412 East State Capitol Madison 10am - More info www.JRMMA.org We need all the support we can get,if you can make please attend or send a letter now....Thanks Jimi
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I got this off IMMlY, They ask everyone who reads this, to please read and send a letter to the Miwaukeel Journal Sental.and tell the Journal how you feel about Leah Vukmir, Pat Strochatas comments against the pepople that their suppose to be representing.Let the Journal Sentinal know how mush B.S this is..Of course The Wisconsin Narcotics officers agree with Vukmir,,Hes not going to have as many bust,and maybe theyll be out of their over paid jobs! Jimi
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A FRONT FOR FULL LEGALIZATION
The Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association agrees with state Rep. Leah Vukmir ( R-Wauwatosa ) that medical marijuana is a "facade."
Testimony that is based on science clearly shows that marijuana is a marginal painkiller at best, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not approve it, and if Wisconsin passes legislation, our laws would become contrary to federal law.
The parade of people with real medical concerns at the Madison hearing on Senate Bill 368 and Assembly Bill 554 was sad, because those backing this effort are using them to reach their goal of expanded legal marijuana use.
Behind the scene, NORML ( National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Law ) is driving the engine, and the sick as well as well-meaning lawmakers are being used.
Polls show Wisconsinites are behind medical marijuana, I suggest dropping the word medical and ask our citizenry if we want marijuana.
Make no mistake, this is a foot in the door. It is marijuana legislation, and it is not genuine to refer to it as medical.
Charles Wood
Vice president
Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association
Commander
Waukesha County Metropolitan Drug Unit
Waukesha
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Author: Charles Wood
A FRONT FOR FULL LEGALIZATION
The Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association agrees with state Rep. Leah Vukmir ( R-Wauwatosa ) that medical marijuana is a "facade."
Testimony that is based on science clearly shows that marijuana is a marginal painkiller at best, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not approve it, and if Wisconsin passes legislation, our laws would become contrary to federal law.
The parade of people with real medical concerns at the Madison hearing on Senate Bill 368 and Assembly Bill 554 was sad, because those backing this effort are using them to reach their goal of expanded legal marijuana use.
Behind the scene, NORML ( National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Law ) is driving the engine, and the sick as well as well-meaning lawmakers are being used.
Polls show Wisconsinites are behind medical marijuana, I suggest dropping the word medical and ask our citizenry if we want marijuana.
Make no mistake, this is a foot in the door. It is marijuana legislation, and it is not genuine to refer to it as medical.
Charles Wood
Vice president
Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association
Commander
Waukesha County Metropolitan Drug Unit
Waukesha
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I think the dead line is around March 4th,,Please contact your legislators folks.The Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act
"This bill, this time." -- Jacki Rickert
Learn more about the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act
Contact State Legislators~http://www.legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/waml/waml.aspx
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"This bill, this time." -- Jacki Rickert
Learn more about the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act
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One week from today! Second Medical Marijuana Lobby Day on Wed Feb. 24, 2019 http://bit.ly/c6qTO8 #mmot Time is running out folks..We need all the support on the 24th please help if you can..Jimi
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43 days left to act,,,,IMMLY Bulletin **URGENT**
March 2nd, 2010
Act now to help pass the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act!
AB554/SB368, the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act remains in committee as sponsors attempt to assemble the votes to pass the bill. At the current time, while many Democratic Assembly representatives and Senators are ready to vote for the JRMMA, the problem is, so far, no Republican members have formally said they would vote for the bill.
As Democratic majorities in both houses are slim, the JRMMA needs supporters of both parties to pass the Legislature this session. We need to get the word out that the JRMMA is about compassion and that Wisconsinites deserve the same freedom to legally access medical cannabis as Americans in the 14 states that now allow this option.
As of today, we have 51 days until April 22, 2010, at which point the JRMMA’s chance of passage will likely expire.
We need to act with urgency now:
* Contact your Legislators:
http://www.legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/waml/waml.aspx
* Send pre-written, editable letter to Legislators:
or
* Find out Who Represents you:
http://www.legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/waml/waml.aspx
* Call your Legislators: Toll-free Legislative Hotline: 1-800-362-9472
* Send a Letter to the Editor of your local paper:
* Call local Media and ask them to support the bill
* Ask your local place of worship to join our Statewide Day of Prayer for Compassion, Date TBA
* Attend our events
* Attend Madison NORML meetings: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7pm: see our Take Action page.
* Wisconsin Residents for Assembly Bill 554 “Wisconsin Residents for Assembly Bill 554 http://bit.ly/cmd4eI
* Print your own fliers:
March 2nd, 2010
Act now to help pass the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act!
AB554/SB368, the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act remains in committee as sponsors attempt to assemble the votes to pass the bill. At the current time, while many Democratic Assembly representatives and Senators are ready to vote for the JRMMA, the problem is, so far, no Republican members have formally said they would vote for the bill.
As Democratic majorities in both houses are slim, the JRMMA needs supporters of both parties to pass the Legislature this session. We need to get the word out that the JRMMA is about compassion and that Wisconsinites deserve the same freedom to legally access medical cannabis as Americans in the 14 states that now allow this option.
As of today, we have 51 days until April 22, 2010, at which point the JRMMA’s chance of passage will likely expire.
We need to act with urgency now:
* Contact your Legislators:
http://www.legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/waml/waml.aspx
* Send pre-written, editable letter to Legislators:
or
* Find out Who Represents you:
http://www.legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/waml/waml.aspx
* Call your Legislators: Toll-free Legislative Hotline: 1-800-362-9472
* Send a Letter to the Editor of your local paper:
* Call local Media and ask them to support the bill
* Ask your local place of worship to join our Statewide Day of Prayer for Compassion, Date TBA
* Attend our events
* Attend Madison NORML meetings: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7pm: see our Take Action page.
* Wisconsin Residents for Assembly Bill 554 “Wisconsin Residents for Assembly Bill 554 http://bit.ly/cmd4eI
* Print your own fliers:
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