I receive the following legislative alert:
Yesterday, Rep. Jeff Irwin introduced HB 4877, a bill that would end marijuana prohibition in Michigan and treat cannabis similarly to alcohol. Marijuana prohibition is just as destructive, costly, and ineffective as alcohol prohibition, and it’s time for Michigan to choose a better path.
Please take a moment to encourage your representative and senator to support HB 4877.
This historic bill would provide protections for Michiganders and state visitors aged 21 and over, license and regulate businesses, establish testing requirements for cannabis, and many other sensible provisions. Six representatives joined with Rep. Irwin in support, including Reps. Singh, Robinson, Hovey-Wright, Chang, Hoadley, and Roberts.
Thank you to all who reached out to your own representative seeking co-sponsorship for this important legislation.
In addition to Rep. Irwin’s bill, two efforts are currently underway in Michigan to legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana for adults through the voter initiative process. Michigan now has several options to end the failed policy of prohibition, and 2016 could be the year Michigan joins those that have chosen a better path.
Please ask your legislators to support this important bill, and help spread the word by passing this message to friends, family, and supporters in Michigan!
Chris Lindsey
Legislative Analyst
Marijuana Policy Project
