Bill Filed That Would Decriminalize Marijuana in Louisiana Earlier this week we told you about a new survey done on attitudes toward marijuana in Louisiana. The results of that survey showed that more and more Louisiana residents are getting comfortable with the idea of legalized marijuana. But hold on, we are a long way from residents being able to use the substance for recreational use. Before that can happen marijuana will have to be decriminalized and now there has been a measure introduced for consideration in the state legislature that would do just that. Okay, the measure introduced by New Orleans area Representative Candace Newell would only decriminalize marijuana possession. And that legislation would only go into effect following more significant legislation concerning regulation and taxation of the drug.