Jan22

Links, contacts and committee members for medical cannabis legislation AB 475 / SB 371

by NORMLJay on January 22nd, 2012 at 11:44 AM
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National NORML

Urge Your Elected Officials to Support AB 475 / SB 371, The 2011-2012 Wisconsin Medicinal Cannabis Act!

Legislation that seeks to legalize the physician-supervised use of medical cannabis has been reintroduced into both chambers of the Wisconsin legislature.

Assembly Bill 475 and Senate Bill 371 would amend state law to “authorize an individual to use marijuana for medical purposes as directed by a physician.” The proposed legislation would allow for authorized patients to obtain their marijuana from state-licensed distribution centers. Qualified patients would also be permitted under the law to possess up to 12 plants and three ounces of usable marijuana.

AB 475 has been referred to the House Committee on Health. SB 371 has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health. Neither bill has been scheduled for a hearing.

Sixteen states — Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington — in addition to the District of Columbia have enacted laws protecting medical marijuana patients from state prosecution. There is no legitimate reason why Wisconsin patients should not enjoy these same legal protections.

Please urge your member of the House and Senate to support this legislation by visiting NORML’s Take Action Center here:

http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=57993501

Or Print Your Own Wisconsin Medical Cannabis signature forms.

It is time for us to put pressure on Rep. Jeff Stone and the Assembly Health Committee.

Please take a moment and contact Rep. Jeff Stone and the members of the Assembly Health Committee and tell them to support AB-475 the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act.

Rep. Jeff Stone Chair (R-Greenfield) Rep.Stone@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(888) 534-0082

Rep. Erik Severson Vice Chair (R-Star Prairie) Rep.Severson@legis.wi.gov or
(888) 529-0028

Rep. Dean Kaufert (R-Neenah) Rep.Kaufert@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(888) 534-0055

Rep. Karl Van Roy (R-Green Bay) Rep.VanRoy@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(888) 534-0090

Rep. Pat Strachota (R-West Bend) Rep.Strachota@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(608) 264-8486

Rep. Kevin Petersen (R-Waupaca) Rep.Petersen@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(888) 947-0040

Rep. Michelle Litjens (R-Oshkosh) Rep.Litjens@legis.wi.gov or
(608) 266-7500

Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) Rep.Richards@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(888) 534-0019

(Co-Sponsor!) Rep. Sandy Pasch (D-Whitefish Bay) Rep.Pasch@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(888) 534-0022

Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) Rep.Seidel@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(888) 534-0085

(Co-Sponsor!) Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison) Rep.Taylor@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(608) 266-5342

It is time for us to put pressure on Sen. Leah Vukmir and the Senate Health Committee.

Please take a moment and contact Sen. Leah Vukmir and the members of the Senate Health Committee and tell them to support SB-371 the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act.

Senate Health Committee is chaired by Sen. Leah Vukmir (R-Wauwatosa) Sen.Vukmir@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(608) 266-2512

Sen. Pam Galloway (R-Wausau)  Sen.Galloway@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(608) 266-2502

Sen. Terry Moulton (R-Chippewa Falls)  Sen.Moulton@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(608) 266-7511

(Sponsor!) Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-Waunakee)
Sen.Erpenbach@legis.wisconsin.gov or (888) 549-0027

Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) Sen.Carpenter@legis.wisconsin.gov or
(800) 249-8173

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Feb09

NORML Valentine’s Day Card asks legislators to find it in their hearts to support marijuana reform.

by NORMLJay on February 9th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
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I have not read the announcement of the National Medical Marijuana Awareness Week for 2012 yet, but in a past year it was in February and has bounced around. I say stick with a date and promote it, but that is just me.  It seems like such an important week just to pass by and it almost did during previous years busy campaigns with both hemp and medical marijuana pending.  These “Awareness Weeks” are a chance for activists to rally, educate the public and have the extra reason to communicate with their elected officials.  I was really hoping that in coordination with National Medical Marijuana Awareness Week that we could also use Valentines Day to help our legislators in Wisconsin and nationwide “Find it in their heart to support marijuana reform.”

Now with Valentine’s Day approaching, this year I ask all you to join me and send your elected official a Valentine’s Day Card/Email or even phone call and ask them to find it in their hearts to support marijuana reform.  Not just medical marijuana, but I support legalizing all forms of hemp cannabis.  I think it is about time we take the patients off the various battlefields in this war.   I want our economy to have the option to grow hemp for food, fuel and fiber. I want our patients, doctors and healers free to medicate just like any other. I want our government to offer a SAFER choice than alcohol and nicotine by legalizing recreational cannabis.

In these trying times, economic recovery, job creation, developing alternative energy solutions and providing for improved public safety are critical. Legalizing Industrial Hemp, Medical Marijuana and Recreational Cannabis will help accomplish these agendas and provide funding for others.

Via our main website, our team has made available a two sample “Find It In Your Heart to Start Supporting Marijuana Reform” Valentines Card for you to print, address and send to the elected officials of your choice. Please feel free to copy this article and share with your friends and colleagues.  Print a couple extra cards off and share them supporters who may not have Internet access.   Most importantly remember to participate and BE the change you want to see in the world.

Some suggestions for Wisconsin Elected officials are:
Office of Governor Scott Walker, 115 East Capitol, Madison WI 53702
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, 114 East State Capitol, Madison, WI 53707-7857
Link to your for your Wisconsin State Senator and Assembly Representative: http://wiscan.org/community/index.php?pages/who/
Washington Office of Senator Herb Kohl, 330 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Washington D.C. Office of Senator Ron Johnson, 2 Russell Courtyard, Washington, DC 20510
Locate your Wisconsin or other state congressional representatives at the following link: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/findyourreps.xpd?state=WI
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Jan10

NORML me and why I advocate

by NORMLAlia on January 10th, 2012 at 10:30 AM

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Hello NORML world! I am thankful to all who have been participating in the NORML cause and to Jay Selthofner for encouraging me to be active in such a worthy cause.

My husband and I believe in focusing on getting medical marijuana legal in Wisconsin, and hopefully someday recognized by the federal law too.

Personally, I have suffered from debilitating depression and arthritis pain for years. While I was the product of doctors ‘guinea pig’ attempts to find medications to help me cope, I have used Marijuana with much better results. I do believe that using marijuana should not be prohibited at all, I think working with the medical aspect is the best way to get it legal for now.

I hope to see you on the road to legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin!


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Who Represents You?  Find out on the Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network: http://www.wiscan.org/who

 

Use the National NORML Emailer System to locate and send your legislator a pre-written support letter:  http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=57993501

 

Print Your Own Wisconsin Medical Cannabis Support Forms:  http://www.northernwinorml.org/pyo/

 

Return any forms to a meeting or contact NorthernWiNORML@gmail.com to arrange a Field Activist Team Member to pick up your signature forms, donations and answer any questions you should have, or better yet invite Northern Wisconsin NORML to speak to your organization, business or table at your event.

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