Legislators Leave Unfinished Business
Nguyen Huy Vu
June 4, 2008
Register-Mail
A plan stalled in the Senate to legalize marijuana as an alternative medicine for people with debilitating illnesses like AIDS or cancer who use marijuana to ease their symptoms.
The bill allows people with a doctor’s permission to receive a state registry card allowing up to eight cannabis plants in their homes and 2 ounces of marijuana. The proposal also carries tougher penalties than current law on possession charges.
Sen. John Cullerton, D-Chicago, wants to revisit the plan during the fall veto session.
"I feel like we got more support and more progress this year because we were able to meet with law enforcement people this year," Cullerton said.
"We could be in the position of calling the bill after the election and possibly closer to getting the 30 votes that we need."
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