Wisconsin Medical Marijuana Bill Draws Impassioned Support but Faces Obstacles

Republicans push medical cannabis bill, but is there enough support?

A view of medical marijuana products at a New York medical marijuana cultivation facility. Wisconsin Assembly Republicans have proposed a bill to legalize medical cannabis in the state under strict conditions. (Drew Angerer | Getty Images)“Illness does not discriminate,” said Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Health on Wednesday. “It affects people from all walks of life. There is no doubt that eac…

Wisconsin medical marijuana bill draws impassioned support but faces obstacles

A Republican-authored bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin received support from the public during a hearing.

Wisconsin Senators Hold Hearing On GOP Leader's New Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill, With Plan To Vote On It 'Fairly Quickly'

Wisconsin senators on Wednesday took up a newly filed Republican-led bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state. Just one week after Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R) and Sen. Patrick Testin (R) filed the legislation, the Senate Health Committee debated the proposal at a hearing, taking testimony from patients and other advocates. Members did not vote on the bill, but the chair said the panel would be advancing it “fairly quickly…

Group to testify at Senate legislative hearing to legalize medicinal cannabis - KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM

The Wisconsin Wellness Coalition – launched in partnership with the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) – plans to testify at Wednesday’s Senate legislative hearing, marking another step forward in the ongoing effort to ensure access to safe, effective cannabis options for Wisconsinites. Senate Bill 534 (SB 534), sponsored by Sen. Testin, Senate President Felzkowski and Rep. Snyder, aims to establish a statewide medicinal cannabis pr…

Wisconsin Public Hearing on Medical Cannabis Bill Draws Overwhelming Support

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Wisconsin lawmakers heard testimony today on Senate Bill 534, legislation that would establish a regulated medical cannabis program. The public hearing, held by the Senate Committee on Health at the State Capitol, drew a large crowd, with the vast majority voicing strong support for the measure. The bill, introduced by Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R), Senator Patrick Testin (R), and Rep…

Wisconsin Senators Hold Hearing On GOP Leader’s New Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill

Wisconsin senators on Wednesday took up a newly filed Republican-led bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state. Just one week after Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R) and Sen. Patrick Testin (R) filed the legislation, members of the Senate Health Committee debated the proposal at a hearing, taking testimony from patients and other advocates. An Assembly companion version was also filed by Assemblymember Patrick Snyder (R) and law…