cannabisnews.com: House Panel Passes Revised Medical Marijuana Bill House Panel Passes Revised Medical Marijuana Bill Posted by CN Staff on May 05, 2004 at 15:09:16 PT By Tim McCaHill, Associated Press Writer Source: Associated Press Montpelier, Vt. -- A House committee has passed a revised version of a medical marijuana bill that would exempt patients with certain illnesses from arrest and prosecution for possession of limited amounts of the drug. Wednesday's vote by the Health and Welfare Committee ends the latest chapter in what has been a lengthy and sometimes hotly debated voyage for the measure, an earlier version of which was approved by the Senate last year. Committee Chairman Rep. Thomas Koch, R-Barre, said last month that he was reluctant to pass that version of the legislation. This week he offered an amended bill that limits what kinds of illnesses patients must have to qualify to use marijuana, requires patients to apply and register for the drug with the Department of Public Safety and reduces the number of plants patients can cultivate in their homes from seven to three. Burlington Progressive Rep. David Zuckerman said the changes reduced the number of people who could use marijuana for medical purposes. He said the original legislation would have allowed a broader range of people to use the drug, including people suffering from pain that couldn't be relieved with prescription medicine like OxyContin. He also questioned why the amended bill required patients to register with the Department of Public Safety rather than the Agency of Human Services as stipulated in the earlier version. Under the bill passed by the House committee patients with terminal cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis and certain other ailments would be eligible to grow limited amounts of marijuana inside a "secure indoor facility." The Department of Public Safety would keep a database of those registered in the program. Public Safety Commissioner Kerry Sleeper praised the revised version. "I have indicated that the committee did an excellent job in narrowing the use of marijuana to those individuals most critically in need," said Sleeper, who listened to the panel debate the measure. "This is more restrictive than S.76," the Senate version of the bill. The legislation now moves to the House Ways and Means Committee. Zuckerman said he was confident the measure would get to the full House for a vote by the end of the session. Source: Associated Press Author: Tim McCaHill, Associated Press WriterPublished: May 5, 2004Copyright: 2004 The Associated Press Related Articles & Web Sites:Marijuana Policy Projecthttp://www.mpp.org/Transcript: Hearing On Medical Marijuanahttp://freedomtoexhale.com/hearing.htmHouse May Tighten Rules on Medical Marijuanahttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread18651.shtmlLawmakers Take Testimony on Marijuana Billhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread18642.shtmlHouse Moves Marijuana Bill a Step Forwardhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread18610.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #19 posted by FoM on May 05, 2004 at 20:08:28 PT VitaminT It will be shown at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Once a movie hits the screen it's out there for others to see. I hate to say this but I will. Bootleg copies will make it out and about if they don't release this movie. I think I am right in saying this. I hope I am. It's really just an assumption on my part though.Michael Moore -- FAHRENHEIT 911 -- 1 hr. 50 http://www.festival-cannes.com/index.php?langue=6002#selection [ Post Comment ] Comment #18 posted by VitaminT on May 05, 2004 at 19:55:18 PT If Disney Paid for it, I'm guessing this will be Michael Moore's "Manchurian Candidate"Look for it in a theater near you . . . . in the year 2030! [ Post Comment ] Comment #17 posted by FoM on May 05, 2004 at 19:45:38 PT Nuevo Mexican I just watched the show too. I really like Michael Moore. I can't wait to see the movie! Long live Michael Moore! [ Post Comment ] Comment #16 posted by Nuevo Mexican on May 05, 2004 at 19:35:54 PT How quick things dissolve! Just Watching Michael Moore on now. Aron Brown, thanks for the heads up! This film will be shown here, and now, will be HUGE!!!! Thanks Disneybush! hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!Peace! [ Post Comment ] Comment #15 posted by FoM on May 05, 2004 at 18:58:31 PT mamawillie Thank you I didn't know that. [ Post Comment ] Comment #14 posted by mamawillie on May 05, 2004 at 18:48:58 PT FOM--clones A person can make three plants three trees really. All they have to do is something like scrogging or multiple topping, etc. That's what is so stupid about the limit.. to say 3 makes them feel better because it sounds like less... but the truth is 18 clones sent straight to flower might produce as much 3 trees. It really just depends on space, personal preference and lighting etc-- supplies. I have seen (in pictures) 7 foot trees grown indoors-- hydro under 4000K of HID lights. I'll bet each of those plants produced at least 1/2 a pound easy--probably a pound each...Clones with roots are considered individual plants.3. 10. 25. It is just a number. [ Post Comment ] Comment #13 posted by mayan on May 05, 2004 at 18:27:08 PT Watered Down... This bill is too watered down. The sick are on their own as the government only looks after big pharm. Then again, if this passes it will at least be one more state that recognizes some medicinal value in cannabis. The way out...Disney Has Blocked the Distribution of My New Film... by Michael Moore: http://www.michaelmoore.com/Disney Blocking Moore's "Fahrenheit 911" http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=564&ncid=564&e=1&u=/nm/20040505/ts_nm/leisure_disney_dcActor Ed Asner Demands Full 9/11 Truth: http://mygov.governmentguide.com/mygov/bio/userletter/?letter_id=88626641&content_dir=congressorgInternational Inquiry into 9/11 - Toronto - May 25-30: http://www.911inquiry.org/ [ Post Comment ] Comment #12 posted by FoM on May 05, 2004 at 18:04:17 PT Thanks ekim I will turn it on at 10! [ Post Comment ] Comment #11 posted by ekim on May 05, 2004 at 18:02:50 PT Mike Moore on Aron Brown at 10pm Public Safety Commissioner Kerry Sleeper praised the revised version. "I have indicated that the committee did an excellent job in narrowing the use of marijuana to those individuals most critically in need," said Sleeper, who listened to the panel debate the measure. "This is more restrictive than S.76," the Senate version of the bill. Sleeper remember the one about -what you do to the least of me- http://www.mmdetroit.org [ Post Comment ] Comment #10 posted by cannabis enthusiast on May 05, 2004 at 17:54:24 PT Ben & Jerry's "bhang" ice cream, from Ver what if b&j simmered the cannabis in milk to extract the cannabinoids and then made "bhang" ice cream.i would love it :) [ Post Comment ] Comment #9 posted by FoM on May 05, 2004 at 17:38:32 PT Off Topic Disney blocked the distribution of Michael Moore's new movie, Fahrenheit 9/11. Some company will do this movie but will they tie it up so it won't get finished before elections? I want to know all sides of issues and not only what they want me to learn.http://www.michaelmoore.com/ [ Post Comment ] Comment #8 posted by FoM on May 05, 2004 at 17:14:00 PT How Can We Trust Them? I am watching the news and after the abuse of prisoners in Iraq how can we trust them? Since we have a huge prison population mostly filled with people that the crimes they committed were victimless I don't think I ever will be able to believe that even when we win that they won't turn against us. I don't like feeling that way. [ Post Comment ] Comment #7 posted by medicinal toker on May 05, 2004 at 16:59:01 PT restricted compassion I don't know how these guys can sleep at night. What about other sick people? If a medicine is shown to be of value, why restrict it to only the seriously ill? Who is to say that someone isn't suffering enough to have legal access? These incremental solutions really suck. This is not much of a victory. [ Post Comment ] Comment #6 posted by RasAric on May 05, 2004 at 16:54:59 PT FoM dont get mad at yourself Get mad that the Gov doesnt share your intellect. Its a viscious circle. We never really won independence from Britian as we became the same thing ultimately. We rebelled from paying outrageous taxes to a tyrannical governing body. Then our leaders decided to impose taxes to pay for the war. These taxes were levied against....alcohol and tobacco. Gradually the items to be taxed increased and along with that so did the government. Now we are being ruled by the same old tyrannical atrocity which we rebelled against centuries ago. [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by FoM on May 05, 2004 at 16:16:00 PT RasAric Well, it was worth at least asking I suppose. If they don't allow cloning of those 3 plants how could anyone afford to grow them for one and what will they do when nothing useable is available for months on end? I get mad at myself because I'm too logical. [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by RasAric on May 05, 2004 at 16:10:23 PT FoM & clones From my experience the police and courts considered each clone to be a plant even though they're only an inch high [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by RasAric on May 05, 2004 at 16:07:21 PT FoM....your complaint is quite valid AND....The Department of public prosecution has as much business maintaining the mmj patients' database as a doctor does in maintaining a database of murderers and sex offenders. Makes alot of sense....NOT [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by FoM on May 05, 2004 at 15:56:44 PT Another Question If a medical user can only have 3 plants can they clone from those three plants? Clones are just a part of a plant really. [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by FoM on May 05, 2004 at 15:11:19 PT I Don't Mean To Complain I appreciate all the efforts but it lacks common sense. How can 3 plants help a sick person? [ Post Comment ] Post Comment