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by Alexander Neighbors
March 12, 2010 at 11:34 a.m.
Hearing set on medicinal marijuana Act Bill HB2610
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Greetings,
I am excited to finally share with you some positive news regarding the Medical Marijuana Act Bill HB2610. This week on the front page of the USA Today there was an article regarding “State Actions on Legalizing Marijuana” and they mentioned Kansas with a brief quote from Rep. Gail Finney . Also, yesterday evening, the Kansas Health and Human Services Committee Chairwoman Brenda Landwehr scheduled an “Informational presentation on medicinal marijuana” for Wednesday, March 17th at 1:30 pm in room 784 at the Docking Building.
As you may know, for weeks now, many of us have emailed and called our legislators and senators asking for a hearing on the bill. Please note that this is not an official hearing. It will not result in any votes from the committee to pass the bill on to the House floor for a debate. It is merely a beginning and a presentation to inform the Kansas Health and Human Services Committee as to why we need the Medical Marijuana Act in Kansas.
This presentation will be a great opportunity for us to raise the awareness of medical marijuana and to hopefully enlighten and educate some of our legislative leaders in regards to the unlimited benefits of medical marijuana in Kansas. Currently, we have several speakers lined-up to speak on different topics that relate to medical marijuana. However, if you are interested in speaking, or know of someone who would like to speak, please email Rep. Gail Finney or give Rep. Gail Finney a call at 316.768.0615. Your testimony will need to be in written format and submitted 24 hours in advance.
We would really like to pack the room on Wednesday, March 17th! So, if you are available please come out and support us. For your information, Rep. Gail Finney attached a copy of the Medical Marijuana Act Bill HB2610, and a copy of the USA Today article. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact your state representative .
Rep. Gail Finney
Kansas 84th District 1754 N. Madison Ave. Wichita, KS 67214
316.768.0615
Gafinney5@yahoo.com www.gailfinney.com
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was_freashpowder2 (Alexander Neighbors) says…
*I support this bill*
grammaddy (anonymous) says…
Me, too!See you there.
pooter (anonymous) says…
Will there be any free refreshments like cookies cakes or brownies there?
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was_freashpowder2 (Alexander Neighbors) says…
!!! probably but I do know this will be huge !!!!
It will also be big for Tax revenue in Kansas because if the medical license is around $200.00 a year and if over 26,000 patients are doctor approved that is an extra $5.2 Million Dollars a year in Cash Revenue.
These numbers are all estimates based on other states info.
meggers (anonymous) says…
Interesting that this presentation is being held on St. Patty's day. Say yes to green!
was_freashpowder2 (Alexander Neighbors) says…
SO Kansas made it to USA today for its legislation..........Nice !
rtpayton (anonymous) says…
Parkinson say's no to cig's but maybe lets allow a joint? Look at California for what legalizing pot does. Increases drug growers (pot capital of the world). How many doctors start writing prescriptions for pot if allowed? Probably more than one doctor would. I think Gail Finney is in the minority on this issue; although, I could be wrong because nothing really surprizes me today.
somedude20 (anonymous) says…
well they did take our k2almost 4:20 dudes and dudettes
Wallythewalrus (anonymous) says…
Ah, darn 4:29 I am late. Support this bill.
pizzapete (anonymous) says…
I hope it passes, roll another one.
deathpenaltyliberal (anonymous) says…
Great news! Anyone who wants to get government off our backs should be FOR this.
autie (anonymous) says…
Bong hits? Friggin pot heads.
Free Waka...free waka...free waka
wait just a cotton pickin minute....bong hits? paulette, is that you?
was_freashpowder2 (Alexander Neighbors) says…
hahahaha
Katara (anonymous) says…
I hope that this bill provides for some employee protection for those who are using medical marijuana.
http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2010/03/...
was_freashpowder2 (Alexander Neighbors) says…
So who is going ?