Title:
Vermont Legislature passes S. 17!
Message:
Victory in Vermont! The Senate has approved House amendments
to S.
17, a bill to authorize up to four medical marijuana dispensaries in
Vermont, sending it to Governor Peter Shumlin. Since he sponsored a similar bill
in the Senate last year, he’s sure to sign it.
This vote is a big win for MPP and for patient advocates. We played an instrumental
role in passing this legislation, including by funding a two-year lobbying
effort and helping elect a governor
who supports sensible marijuana policies. I
was in Montpelier personally last month to help see S. 17 through. As
you may
have noticed, we recently added a slogan to our web heading – “We Change
Laws.” Yesterday’s vote is exhibit A in just how effective MPP is at
changing laws. Still,
we can’t do it alone. Patient advocates also played a key role, as did
members
like you who contacted their legislators, spread the word, and donated
to our efforts.
We’ll
keep you posted as this law is implemented and dispensaries begin to open their
doors to Vermont’s patients. Congratulations to all the advocates and patients
in Vermont who helped make this possible!
Thanks again!
