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NH House passes marijuana decriminalization bill
Legislation decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana in New Hampshire is on its way to Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk, and he is expected to sign it into law. The House on Thursday voted to concur with a change in … Continue reading
74% of NH Senate Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis & Governor Promises to Sign!
This time, it wasn’t even close. The senate of New Hampshire finally did the right thing after years of debate and failed votes. Yesterday, they voted overwhelmingly, 17-6 to decriminalize possession of up to 3/4ths of an ounce of cannabis … Continue reading
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Sununu Says He’ll Sign Marijuana Decrim Bill
CONCORD, NH — After many years of back and forth arguing, bills approved, and then vetoed by governors that were Democrats, New Hampshire will probably soon be joining its neighboring New England states in decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. The … Continue reading
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Vermont Poised to Legalize Pot
Montpelier — With a historic vote on Wednesday, the Vermont Legislature became the first in the country to send a marijuana legalization bill to its governor.The House passed the latest version of a legalization proposal on a vote of 79-66. … Continue reading
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N.H. Senate Leader: Bill to Decriminalize Pot Likely Will Pass
Concord — Republican Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley said marijuana decriminalization likely will pass the Senate this year, a chamber where it has failed many times before.The amended legislation, which removes criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana, went … Continue reading
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Pot supporters plan ‘smoke-in’ after arrests near Capitol
After a pot giveaway that led to eight arrests, marijuana legalization supporters are returning to the U.S. Capitol — and this time they plan to light up. Activists say they expect to be arrested during Monday’s “smoke-in” outside the Capitol. … Continue reading
4/20 pot celebrations marked by arrests at U.S. Capitol
Marijuana smoke-ins, street parties and concerts marked the informal 4/20 pot holiday across the country on Thursday, but police spoiled one cannabis event near the U.S. Capitol with arrests and seizure of joints. To boos from onlookers, U.S. Capitol police … Continue reading
New Hampshire police, advocates clash over pot bill
With Republican Gov. Chris Sununu on board, advocates for marijuana decriminalization hope this is the year New Hampshire joins its New England neighbors in removing criminal penalties for possessing pot. But the measure is facing challenges in the Senate, where … Continue reading
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New Hampshire Senate Rewrites Decriminalization Bill to Suit Law Enforcement’s Agenda
Last month, the New Hampshire House passed a bill that aimed to decriminalize possession of an ounce or less of cannabis – as well as up to five grams of hashish. The bill passed with a vote of 318-36, and … Continue reading
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