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Alabama medical marijuana: Legislature votes to legalize use CNN 6 hrs ago © Shutterstock Alabama State Capitol Building in Montgomery Alabamas State Legislature voted to legalize medical marijuana late Thursday, becoming the most recent state to possibly approve its use amid ongoing talks over revamping cannabis laws. The measure would create a medical cannabis commission to regulate, license and oversee distribution of medical marijuana. Doctors could prescribe medical marijuana for seve...

Alabama Legislature votes to legalize medical marijuana Alabama’s State Legislature voted to legalize medical marijuana late Thursday, becoming the most recent state to possibly approve its use amid ongoing talks over revamping cannabis laws. The measure would create a medical cannabis commission to regulate, license and oversee distribution of medical marijuana. Doctors could prescribe medical marijuana for several conditions including cancer, a terminal illness, epilepsy and chronic pain. P...

Alabama medical marijuana plan has passed Legislature Updated 10:02 PM; Today 9:32 PM The Alabama Senate considers final approval of a bill to legalize and regulate medical marijuana on May 6, 2021. The bills sponsor, Sen. Tim Melson, is at the lectern on the right. Sen. Larry Stutts, who opposed the bill, is at the lectern on the left. Facebook Share The Alabama Legislature has given final approval tonight to a bill to legalize and regulate medical marijuana. The Senate voted 20-9 to accept...

Medical marijuana plan passes: Alabama’s growing like a weed Updated May 07, 7:55 AM; Posted May 07, 7:49 AM Medical Marijuana Alabama is a signature away from its own heartfelt medical marijuana plan. Last night, the Alabama Senate voted 20-9 to accept changes made when the House approved the bill earlier on Thursday. Its fate is now in Gov. Kay Ivey’s hands. If she signs it into law, Alabama would be the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana. In a display of compassion and courage ...

It had the votes. But it couldnt overcome the dissent.  The Alabama House of Representatives Tuesday spent over nine hours debating a bill from Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence to authorize medical marijuana, but adjourned without passing it despite overwhelming margins in favor of the bill.  "Its frustrating to see that a few stubborn people can block the process," said Rep. Mike Ball, R-Madison, who spent roughly eight hours in the well of the House arguing for the bill. "But thats the process w...

Alabama House passes medical marijuana bill AL.com 2 days ago Mike Cason, al.com © John Sharp | jsharp/al.com State Rep. Mike Ball, R-Madison, on the Alabama House floor on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Ball is the sponsor of legislation that would legalize marijuana for medical use. A bill to legalize and regulate medical marijuana, with backing from lawmakers in both parties, has moved closer to becoming law. The Alabama House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 68-3...

Alabama House passes medical marijuana bill AL.com 2 days ago Mike Cason, al.com © John Sharp | jsharp/al.com State Rep. Mike Ball, R-Madison, on the Alabama House floor on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Ball is the sponsor of legislation that would legalize marijuana for medical use. A bill to legalize and regulate medical marijuana, with backing from lawmakers in both parties, has moved closer to becoming law. The Alabama House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 68-3...

View Comments The Alabama Legislature Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would create a statewide medical marijuana program, following two historic votes and a House debate spanning more than two days. The House of Representatives voted 68 to 34 to approve the measure, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, despite a lengthy filibuster from about a half-dozen dedicated opponents that delayed a vote on the bill on Tuesday. The Senate concurred in changes to the bill late Thursday on...

Alabama House adjourns with no vote on medical marijuana AL.com 3 mins ago Mike Cason, al.com © Mike Cason | mcason/al.com The Alabama House of Representatives debating a bill to legalize medical marijuana on May 4, 2021. Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives blocked a vote tonight on a bill to legalize, regulate, and tax medical marijuana. The House adjourned at 11:43 p.m. after debating the legislation more than nine hours. They will return at 8 a.m. Thursda...

Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives are filibustering tonight to try to block a bill to legalize, regulate, and tax medical marijuana. Some lawmakers are making repeated trips to the mic to try to stop what the bill’s sponsor expects to be a favorable vote. Tonight marks the closest the bill has ever come to becoming law. It has passed the Senate three times but has never come ...