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Supports Question 1: implement regulated marijuana market

MPP.org legislative summary: Gov. Paul LePage vetoed legislation that would have implemented a regulated marijuana market that Maine voters called for when they approved Question 1 in 2016. The bill, which was supported overwhelmingly in the House and Senate, would have created rules for cultivation, processing, and retail establishments, as well as set tax rates for adult-use marijuana and delay marijuana social consumption lounges until summer 2019. LD1650 was the product of nearly seven months of deliberations that included input from a variety of stakeholders and concerned residents. Gov. LePage attempted to circumvent this legislation by introducing a bill to officially delay marijuana retail sales until 2019, but it was defeated in late October.

Legislative outcome: House vote #476, Oct. 23, passed 81-50-20; Senate vote #475 passed 22-9-4; Troy Jackson voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. LePage on Nov. 3; Veto override Nov. 6 failed 74-62-14 (2/3 required)

Source: MPP.org on Maine legislative voting record S-345/LD1650 , Oct 23, 2017

Allow marijuana for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Summary by SafeAccessNow.org: In 1998, voters enacted the Medical Marijuana Act to protect patients who use cannabis medically on the advice of their doctor. In 2013, the Maine legislature passed HP755/LD1062, which added Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to the list of official qualifying conditions.

Legislative outcome:Passed House 105-35-11, on 6/10/13; Passed Senate 25-9-1, Roll Call #232, 6/11; Troy Jackson voted YES; Enacted without signature from Gov LePage on 6/26.

Source: SafeAccessNow on Maine legislative voting records: LD1062 , Jun 11, 2013

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