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It also decriminalized possession of drug paraphernalia, making New Mexico the first state to do so. [25] SB 323 passed the House by a 44–20 vote and the Senate 30–8. [ 26 ] It went into effect on July 1, 2019.
New Mexico: HB144 [19] 21-Jan-2009 Schedule I not passed / died Rep. W. Ken Martinez & Rep. Keith J. Gardner Yes See New Mexico Statutes Ch. 30, Article 31 for list of controlled substances HB336 [20] 03-Feb-2011 not passed / died Zachary J. Cook: Yes SB127 [21] 27-Jan-2014 not passed / died Sue Wilson Beffort: Yes New York: S1454-2013 18-Apr ...
It was the first time a legalization bill had been advanced to the New Mexico Legislature for a vote. [2] The bill passed in the House, 36–34, on March 7, 2019. [3] [4] The corresponding bill in the New Mexico Senate was S.B. 577. [5] A difference between the bills is that under the Senate legislation, cannabis would be sold in state-owned ...
A nationwide push to relax drug laws took a significant step forward Tuesday as more states legalized marijuana for adults and voters made Oregon the first state to decriminalize the possession of ...
News Analysis: With actions on drug laws, mental health and labor, Newsom moves toward center in second term Laurel Rosenhall, Taryn Luna October 15, 2023 at 3:00 AM
[5] [6] The Rohrabacher–Farr amendment, first passed in 2014, prohibits federal prosecution of individuals complying with state medical cannabis laws. [7] The recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in 24 states, three U.S. territories, and D.C. [b] Another seven states have decriminalized its use.
The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed the recriminalization law in March, overhauling a measure approved by 58% of voters in 2020 that made possessing illicit drugs like heroin punishable ...
The NAACP has been strong supporters of the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act – H.R. 1523 and has reached out to members of congress to get this act passed. [160] This act is designed to decrease penalties for low-level marijuana possession and supports prohibiting federal enforcement of marijuana laws in states which have lesser penalties. [161]