cannabisnews.com: Medical-Marijuana Bill Goes To Senate Medical-Marijuana Bill Goes To Senate Posted by FoM on March 01, 2001 at 12:47:56 PT By Barry Massey, The Associated Press Source: Santa Fe New Mexican Gov. Gary Johnson's proposal to legalize the medical use of marijuana is heading to the Senate for consideration. The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed the measure on a 6-3 vote late Wednesday night. "What we're talking about is trying to help people who are quite ill," said Sen. Roman Maes, D-Santa Fe, who sponsored the proposal. Patients with debilitating medical conditions - cancer, AIDS or glaucoma, for example - could be eligible for the program. Health Secretary Alex Valdez said the department would approve patients for the use of medical marijuana - "cannabis," as it's called in the legislation. A physician must first certify the patient as having a medical condition that qualifies for the program. The department would decide where to obtain the marijuana, how much a patient could legally possess and how it would be distributed to patients. However, Valdez said, it would not be legal for patients to grow their own marijuana, as allowed in some other states with medical-marijuana laws. It's possible, Valdez said, the state might have a university - such as New Mexico State University - or a private company supply the drug. The committee chairman, Sen. Michael Sanchez, D-Belen, voted against the proposal and said the legislation left the department to make too many key decisions in designing the program. For example, Sanchez questioned how the department would deal with a New Mexico resident participating in the program who moves out of the state but maintains his or her legal residence in New Mexico. Valdez said those matters would be spelled out in rules and regulations developed by the department. The bill called for an advisory board of medical professionals to help guide the department on requirements and procedures for the program. The committee agreed to revise the provision to require the advisory board be made up of nine physicians recommended to the department by the New Mexico Medical Society. The nominees would be subject to confirmation by the Senate.Source: Santa Fe New Mexican (NM)Author: Barry Massey, The Associated Press Published: March 1, 2001Copyright: 2001 The Santa Fe New MexicanAddress: 202 E Marcy, Santa Fe, N.M. 87501Fax: (505) 986-3040Contact: letters sfnewmexican.comWebsite: http://www.sfnewmexican.com/Related Articles:Committees Pass Medical Marijuana Billhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread8754.shtmlMarijuana Bill Clears Two Committeeshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread8744.shtmlCommittee Endorses Medical Marijuana Bill http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread8742.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #8 posted by FoM on March 04, 2001 at 08:37:12 PT: News Brief Poll Shows Support for Medical MarijuanaSource: Associated Press Published: February 25, 2001Copyright: 2001 Associated PressNearly four in five New Mexicans support Gov. Gary Johnson's proposal to legalize the medical use of marijuana, according to a poll released Saturday by a group backing drug-law changes.The poll was commissioned by the Lindesmith Center-Drug Policy Foundation, a research group that support Johnson's efforts to change drug laws.The poll found that 78 percent of those surveyed either strongly supported or somewhat supported the use of marijuana for medical purposes for seriously ill or terminal patients, such as those suffering from cancer or AIDS. Sixteen percent were opposed. The poll also showed that strong majority - 65 percent - supported making the possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil offense, punishable like a speeding ticket. FreedomToExhale [ Post Comment ] Comment #7 posted by skipin on March 01, 2001 at 23:04:59 PT: Cant grow your medical marijuana!!!! However, Valdez said, it would not be legal for patients to grow their own marijuana, as allowed in some other states with medical-marijuana laws. not being able to grow medical bud means you gatta pay market price for your buds they just dont like it when ppl can heal thems selfs for free they got to Charge em for it! [ Post Comment ] Comment #6 posted by FoM on March 01, 2001 at 20:25:17 PT Thank You aocp My goodness aocp thank you for the nice compliment. I really appreciate everyone and everything that has made this a neat site. I don't take it for granted. I am happy that we have the Internet. We now can learn very fast. It's really hard to pull the wool over our eyes and that is great. We are winning. Rome wasn't built in a day but we are well on our way.Thanks FoM! [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by aocp on March 01, 2001 at 18:22:10 PT: Sheep's wool Health Secretary Alex Valdez said the department would approve patients for the use of medical marijuana - "cannabis," as it's called in the legislation.That's too funny. As i recall, before cannabis met the dread year of 1937, it was known as cannabis and not MJ. MJ is a slang term that that bastard anslinger cooked up to muddy the issue as he ramrodded it through congress. It was really easy to rail against marijuana, especially since everyone knew the beneficial plant they were hoodwinked against as cannabis.As an aside, FoM, your bookmark in my browser is one of my two daily smiles, on-line. The other is deja.com. You have a beautiful site that is very user-friendly, the people that frequent here are incredible (intellect and humor) and the very fact that you post all this information day after day after day is awe-inspiring to me. You kick much ass. 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Entertainers, and Indie-Media Types (High Times, Cannabis Culture, Grass Roots:by Albert Goldman (70's book),The Connoisseurs Handbook of Marijuana, Cannabis Culture:by Patrick Matthews (90's-era)....the list goes on and on. Most of you may know, but for those unaware, The Cannabis Culture is GROWING. Like the plant itself. At a Beautiful and Impressive rate, too! P.S. I cannot wait for the "CannaCar" (my own nickname) to debut!!!! Tis gonna be Dank Nastie!! http://www.hempcar.org P.S.S. I am sooo thankful that Cannabisnews.com exists! Thank you for all that made it pots-i-ble...oops, misspell? [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by FoM on March 01, 2001 at 13:12:27 PT Why Thank You sm247! Thank You sm247! That sure made me smile. When I posted this article I thought of Mr. Smith Goes To Washington. We're out there now! What an exciting time to be involved in this whole issue. Remarkable time. I am very lucky to have all of your here sharing your feelings and comments. That's what makes it so special. [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by sm247 on March 01, 2001 at 13:04:42 PT Cheers Cheers to Gov. J Peace FOM We love cannabis news! [ Post Comment ] Post Comment Name: Optional Password: E-Mail: Subject: Comment: [Please refrain from using profanity in your message] Link URL: Link Title: