Feb 9
Medical Cannabis in Illinois
“Companion medical marijuana bills have been introduced in the Illinois Senate and House by a bipartisan coalition of legislators. Like the successful and popular laws in Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, SB 2440 and HB 04868 would permit seriously ill patients to use and possess medical marijuana with their doctors’ recommendation, without fear of arrest or jail. The bills have bipartisan support. The Senate version is sponsored by Sen. Carol Ronen (D-Chicago), and the House bill is sponsored by Rep. Angelo Saviano (R-River Grove) and cosponsored by Reps. Larry McKeon (D-Chicago) and Susana Mendoza (D-Chicago).” (02/05/04)
This bit of sanity comes via Rational Review. It would be nice, of course, if they just legalised cannabis and were done with it. It is good to see them trying to get those who really need the drug in a legal position to be able to have the stuff.
