Mass.: MPAA to hold training session for public testimony

Published: June 15, 2011

The first legislative hearing on this session’s medical marijuana legislation – HB 625/SB 1161 – is quickly approaching, and we’re looking for help. A similar bill was introduced last session, was given a hearing, but never voted on. We need all supporters of medical marijuana to make sure their elected officials know that there is support for this legislation by emailing your senator and representative today!

The Joint Committee on Public Health will take testimony on medical marijuana on June 28 at 10:00 a.m., in room A1 in the basement of the State House. We encourage all supporters of medical marijuana to attend this hearing. Please remember to respect the decorum of the legislative processes and dress appropriately – at the very least, business professional.

Finally, we are looking for supportive patients, medical professionals, members of the clergy, local elected officials, and other opinion leaders who would like to testify at that hearing. The Massachusetts Patients Advocacy Alliance will be holding a meeting and a public hearing training session at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 26 at the Offices of the ACLU. If you are interested in testifying, please attend this training session. You can RSVP to Matt Allen, or by calling 508-410-1547.