View Comments A bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use in Louisiana advanced in its first state Senate hearing Tuesday, moving it one step from final passage. House Bill 652 by Shreveport Democratic Rep. Cedric Glover would make possession of 14 grams or less — about half an ounce — a misdemeanor in all cases and limit the fine to $100 with no jail time. Glover said he believes the bill, which is based on a local ordinance passed in Shreveport, finds common ground among those whose attitudes about weed are evolving but who don't yet support full legalization.