The House Judiciary Committee has not yet taken action on HB 136, the medical cannabis bill. Please take the following actions today!
Remember to be polite and respectful when pleading for action. Lawmakers do not respond well to aggressive calls or emails
(1) Call Rep. Jason Petrie, chairman of the committee, and urge him to bring the bill to a vote: 502-564-8100 ext. 618
SAMPLE SCRIPT: “Hello, my name is ____________ and I live in ____________. I’m calling because patients have been waiting far too long for access to medical cannabis in Kentucky, and it’s time for this to change. Please bring HB 136 to a vote as soon as possible. Thank you.”
If you are a patient or the loved one of a patient who could benefit, please include a personal plea about how this bill could improve your life.
(3) Call House Speaker David Osborne and urge him to advance the bill: 502-564-4334
SAMPLE SCRIPT: “Hello, my name is ____________ and I live in ____________. I’m calling because patients have been waiting far too long for access to medical cannabis in Kentucky, and it’s time for this to change. Please bring HB 136 to a vote as soon as possible. Thank you.”
