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CA SJR14

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

8/24/2009

Primary Sponsor

Mark Leno

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the President and Congress to end federal raids, intimidation, and interference with California's state medical marijuana laws

  • Requests federal legislation to permit an affirmative defense to medical marijuana charges in federal court and establish legal protections for individuals authorized by state law to use or provide marijuana for therapeutic purposes

  • Calls on the President and Congress to adopt policies encouraging advanced clinical research trials into the therapeutic use of marijuana that meet accepted scientific standards

  • Memorializes the federal government to create a comprehensive federal medical marijuana policy ensuring safe and legal access for patients who would benefit from it

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, and all California members of Congress

Legislative Description

Medical marijuana.

Last Action

Motion to reconsider continued to August 31.

8/31/2010

Committee Referrals

Health6/25/2009
Rules6/8/2009

Full Bill Text

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