Medical Marijuana Ads Air in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Patients Urge Gov. Lynch to Sign Medical Marijuana Bill
Hundreds of seriously ill individuals in New Hampshire are counting on Gov. Lynch to sign HB 648, the medical marijuana bill, into law. The bill originally passed the House of Representatives by a 234-138 vote in March and it passed the Senate with a 14-10 vote on April 29. However, a committee of conference was formed to address eight concerns Gov. Lynch had with the original version. On June 24, the House passed the amended version of HB 648 by a 232-108 vote. The Senate passed it by a 14-10 vote.
Please watch the following advertisement featuring Dennis Acton, a cancer survivor who used medical marijuana to relieve symptoms associated with chemotherapy. The ad premiered on June 30, and is currently airing on network and cable stations across New Hampshire.
Please take a minute to watch the following advertisement featuring Sandra Drew, a retired nurse and multiple sclerosis sufferer. The ad premiered on April 29, shortly after the Senate passed the original version of the bill. It will begin running again on network and cable television stations across New Hampshire again soon in the hope that Gov. Lynch and citizens will hear Sandy's message and work to provide her and other patients with the protection they need.
To read about other New Hampshire patients who could benefit from this year's medical marijuana legislation click here.
A 2008 Mason Dixon Poll showed that 71% of New Hampshire voters support a law like the one HB 648 proposes. Both Republicans and Democrats have sponsored and voted for this legislation in the House and Senate, making it a true bipartisan effort.
