1019 - Failed

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Sponsor: Rep. Darthebearnc (L-WI)

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This bill seems unconstitutional. However, I agree with a.scott that we could simply remove the federal ban on it.

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Yeah, Rep. Dar, I would like to propose an amended version:

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Could the regions still keep it illegal if they so choose in this legislation?

Not in the original bill, but they should be able to in the amendment.

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what does it mean "when said actions (do/don't) involve a person under twenty-five years of age" ?

My understanding is that, if a marijuana-related offense (eg. smoking in a location where it is illegal) involves a person under 25, they may only serve a maximum of one month, and only a maximum of 3 days if no person involved is under 25.

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what does it mean "when said actions (do/don't) involve a person under twenty-five years of age" ?

My understanding is that, if a marijuana-related offense (eg. smoking in a location where it is illegal) involves a person under 25, they may only serve a maximum of one month, and only a maximum of 3 days if no person involved is under 25.

It looks like we are allowing imprisonment of people under 25 but not over 25.

Doesn't look like it to me. I suppose we could make it clearer, since Section 1 doesn't mention prison at all.

[Clark Kent]

Now it's even more confusing.

Can we just scrap this and legalize marijuana at the federal level?

We can't keep the regions from banning it, though. But yeah, let's repeal the federal prohibition.

[Clark Kent]

After looking around a little, it appears that the marijuana prohibition is a DEA rule, and can (and probably should) be repealed via executive order. I am looking for a motion to table this bill, as I don't believe that the Speaker can motion to table it.

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Looking for a second...

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Can we substitute a flat legalization through amendment, or would that require a separate bill?

We could, but again, this seems to fall under the DEA's jurisdiction, so I feel it's best to leave this to the President.

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Alright, since this bill clearly refuses to be tabled, we will now move to a final vote. Representatives have 72 hours to vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.

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NAY

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This bill has failed 2-1, with Reps. Classic Conservative and NeverAgain voting past the voting period, and Reps. JCL, Haslam2020, Peebs, and Evergreen not voting.