Find out where state Senate candidates stand on medical marijuana
Last update: September 15, 2008
The state Senate adjourned in June, after failing to act on medical marijuana legislation. The Assembly passed compassionate legislation in June 2007 and again in June 2008. But, the Senate majority leaders — first Joe Bruno (R-Rensalaer County), then Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Center) — failed to call a vote in the Senate.
It's election season, and it's vital that candidates know you care about this issue. Candidates are applying to get — or keep — the job of representing you in the state Senate. Won't you let them know how important this issue is to you and how disappointed you are by the majority's inaction? You can easily do so using our automated system.
Please also urge other compassionate New Yorkers both to write candidates and to sign up for MPP's free legislative alerts.
New patient profiles
Because of the state Senate's inaction, thousands of patients continue to suffer. Some live in fear of arrest, and are sometimes prosecuted and convicted. Others are too fearful or law-abiding to break state law and suffer needlessly because the medicine they know would work best is not allowed in their state.
You can read and, in some cases, watch 18 patients' stories.
Are you a patient?
If you are a patient with a serious medical condition who could benefit from medical marijuana, or a supportive medical professional, please e-mail karen@mpp.org to get involved.
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