Moore Capito on Drugs

	Moore Capito on Drugs

Much of the crime we see is connected to drugs in some way

West Virginia's age-adjusted drug overdose death rate in 2021 was 90.9, more than 34 points above the second worst state of Tennessee. Capito said the continued influx of illegal drugs into the state, including fentanyl, is a supply problem that needs to be cracked down on with increased criminal penalties. Capito believes once you crack down on the supply and on the criminal element in communities, it will create less temptation for those recovering from substance use disorder from relapsing.

"The first thing we've got to do is crack down on the suppliers," Capito said. "We've absolutely got to stop these folks from bringing these toxins and poison, this fentanyl and meth, into our communities .... Once we see those folks gone, the supply's not going to be there anymore. Crime is going to drop because so much of the crime that we see in our communities right now is associated with or connected to drugs in some way."

Source: The Journal-News on 2024 West Virginia Gubernatorial race , Sep 29, 2023

Approve legalization of medical cannabis in West Virginia

SB386: Creating WV Medical Cannabis Act:

Flowhub.com summary in favor: On April 19, 2017, West Virginia became the 29th state to legalize medical cannabis with Senate Bill 386. Signed into law by Governor Jim Justice, the bill created the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act. The state's first medical marijuana dispensary opened four years later in November 2021, providing cannabis to patients for medical use.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 28-6-0 on Apr/5/17; passed House 74-24-2 on Apr/6/17; State Rep. Moore Capito voted YES; signed by Governor Jim Justice on Apr/19/17.

Source: FlowHub.com on West Virginia State voting records SB386 , Apr 6, 2017

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