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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Dec. 15, 2022 NJ A 4151 Amends Certain Restrictions on Cannabis Establishment Owners Bill Passed - House (58 - 12)
Oct. 27, 2022 NJ A 3946 Amends Tax Provisions Relating to Cannabis Bill Passed - House (60 - 6)
July 26, 2022 National HR 8454 Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act Bill Passed - House (325 - 95)
June 29, 2022 DE HB 276 Authorizes Medical Marijuana Patients to Possess Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 4)
June 7, 2022 DE HB 371 Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana Veto Override Failed - House (20 - 20)
June 6, 2022 NC SB 711 Authorizes Medical Marijuana Products for Specified Conditions (36 - 7)
June 2, 2022 LA HB 629 Prohibits Use of Marijuana Odor to Justify Warrantless Searches Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
June 1, 2022 NC SB 455 Amends State Hemp Laws to Conform with Federal Law Bill Passed - House (86 - 25)
June 1, 2022 NY S 8837 Requires Coverage of Medical Marijuana by Certain Insurers Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 9)
May 24, 2022 RI S 2430 Authorizes Recreational Use of Cannabis/Marijuana Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 16)
May 24, 2022 RI H 7593 Authorizes Recreational Use of Marijuana Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
May 24, 2022 LA HB 988 Prohibits Discrimination Against Employees Using Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (26 - 8)
May 24, 2022 RI H 7593 Authorizes Recreational Use of Marijuana (55 - 16)
May 24, 2022 RI S 2430 Authorizes Recreational Use of Cannabis/Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate
May 24, 2022 LA HB 988 Prohibits Discrimination Against Employees Using Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 32)
May 20, 2022 OK HB 2179 Expands Medical Marijuana Licensing and Fees Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
May 19, 2022 OK HB 4287 Expands Regulations on Sale of Medical Marijuana Conference Report Adopted - House (68 - 15)
May 19, 2022 OK HB 3208 Amends Various State Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 8)
May 19, 2022 OK HB 2179 Expands Medical Marijuana Licensing and Fees Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 16)
May 19, 2022 DE SB 280 Requires Medical Marijuana Centers and Safety Compliance Facilities to have a Labor Peace Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
May 19, 2022 DE HB 372 Amends the Delaware Marijuana Control Act Bill Failed - House (23 - 15)
May 18, 2022 OK HB 3208 Amends Various State Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 17)
May 18, 2022 MA S 2823 Amends Existing State Cannabis Laws (153 - 2)
May 17, 2022 OK HB 3752 Requires That Land Used to Grow Marijuana is Returned to Its Former State Before Sale Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 7)
May 12, 2022 DE HB 371 Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
May 11, 2022 LA HB 629 Prohibits Use of Marijuana Odor to Justify Warrantless Searches Bill Passed - House (66 - 28)
May 9, 2022 CO SB 22-155 Expands the State Medical Marijuana Grant Program Bill Passed - House (42 - 23)
May 5, 2022 DE HB 371 Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
May 4, 2022 CT HB 5329 Increases Regulation of Marijuana Sales Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
May 4, 2022 AK HB 289 Establishes a State Marijuana Industry Task Force Bill Passed - House (33 - 5)
April 28, 2022 NH HB 629 Reduces Certain Restrictions on Cannabis "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - Senate (9 - 15)
April 28, 2022 OK HB 4287 Expands Regulations on Sale of Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 11)
April 27, 2022 OK SB 1367 Increases Penalties for Unauthorized Sales of Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (70 - 17)
April 27, 2022 OK HB 3752 Requires That Land Used to Grow Marijuana is Returned to Its Former State Before Sale Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 7)
April 26, 2022 CT HB 5329 Increases Regulation of Marijuana Sales Bill Passed - House (98 - 48)
April 20, 2022 AK HB 246 Prohibits the Release of Marijuana Convictions Bill Passed - House (30 - 8)
April 4, 2022 National HR 5657 Medical Marijuana Research Act Bill Passed - House (343 - 75)
April 1, 2022 MD HB 837 Establishes Regulations for the Legal Use of Cannabis and Marijuana Bill Passed - House (89 - 41)
April 1, 2022 National HR 3617 Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 204)
March 31, 2022 MD HB 837 Establishes Regulations for the Legal Use of Cannabis and Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
March 28, 2022 SD SB 151 Requires Automatic Expungement of Marijuana Convictions Veto Override Failed - Senate (17 - 17)
March 21, 2022 CO HB 22-1037 Authorizes Dual Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
March 17, 2022 KY HB 136 Authorizes and Regulates the Sale of Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (59 - 34)
March 9, 2022 SD SB 24 Limits Cultivation of Cannabis Plants Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19)
March 9, 2022 SD SB 24 Limits Cultivation of Cannabis Plants Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 11)
March 4, 2022 UT SB 195 Expands the Ability of Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis Products to Patients Suffering from Chronic Pain Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
March 4, 2022 OR HB 5201 Establishes New Fees for Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
March 4, 2022 OR HB 5201 Establishes New Fees for Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - House (34 - 23)
March 3, 2022 SD SB 26 Amends the Definition for a Medical Cannabis Practitioner Bill Passed - House (52 - 17)
March 3, 2022 UT SB 195 Expands the Ability of Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis Products to Patients Suffering from Chronic Pain Bill Passed - House (63 - 4)
March 3, 2022 OR HB 4074 Establishes Cannabis Licensing, Human Trafficking Reporting, and Marijuana Testing Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 0)
March 3, 2022 SD SB 151 Requires Automatic Expungement of Marijuana Convictions Bill Passed - House (38 - 31)
March 3, 2022 SD SB 3 Authorizes the Sale of Recreational Marijuana Bill Failed - House (28 - 40)
March 2, 2022 OR HB 4016 Establishes Moratoria on Cannabis Licensure Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 3)
March 2, 2022 OH HB 60 Authorizes Medical Marijuana for Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill Passed - House (77 - 14)
Feb. 28, 2022 SD SB 21 Amends Provisions Related to the Revocation of Medical Cannabis Registry Identification Cards Bill Passed - House (62 - 3)
Feb. 25, 2022 SD SB 20 Authorizes Medical Marijuana as a Defense Against Prosecution for Possession and Use Bill Failed - House (32 - 34)
Feb. 23, 2022 SD SB 3 Authorizes the Sale of Recreational Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17)
Feb. 22, 2022 CO HB 22-1037 Authorizes Dual Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - House (53 - 11)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA SB 391 Establishes Legal Framework for Sale of Recreational Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
Feb. 14, 2022 NM SB 100 Establishes the Cannabis Regulation Act Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11)
Feb. 9, 2022 SC S 150 Authorizes Certain Forms of Medical Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
Feb. 8, 2022 SD SB 20 Authorizes Medical Marijuana as a Defense Against Prosecution for Possession and Use Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
Jan. 31, 2022 ID H 446 Amends Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (65 - 5)
Jan. 27, 2022 SD HB 1058 Prohibits the Sale of Edible Cannabis Products Bill Failed - House (21 - 47)
Jan. 26, 2022 WA HB 1105 Establishes Criminal and Civil Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Bill Passed - House (73 - 24)
Jan. 25, 2022 SD SB 26 Amends the Definition for a Medical Cannabis Practitioner Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
Jan. 25, 2022 OH SB 261 Expands Medical Marijuana Program Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
Jan. 19, 2022 WA SB 5004 Establishes a Tax Exemption for Medical Marijuana Patients Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 8)
Jan. 19, 2022 MS SB 2095 Amends Medical Marijuana Laws Bill Passed - House (105 - 14)
Jan. 13, 2022 MS SB 2095 Amends Medical Marijuana Laws Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 5)
Date No. Title Outcome
12/15 A 4151 Amends Certain Restrictions on Cannabis Establishment Owners Bill Passed - House (58 - 12)
10/27 A 3946 Amends Tax Provisions Relating to Cannabis Bill Passed - House (60 - 6)
7/26 HR 8454 Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act Bill Passed - House (325 - 95)
6/29 HB 276 Authorizes Medical Marijuana Patients to Possess Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 4)
6/07 HB 371 Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana Veto Override Failed - House (20 - 20)
6/06 SB 711 Authorizes Medical Marijuana Products for Specified Conditions (36 - 7)
6/02 HB 629 Prohibits Use of Marijuana Odor to Justify Warrantless Searches Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
6/01 SB 455 Amends State Hemp Laws to Conform with Federal Law Bill Passed - House (86 - 25)
6/01 S 8837 Requires Coverage of Medical Marijuana by Certain Insurers Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 9)
5/24 S 2430 Authorizes Recreational Use of Cannabis/Marijuana Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 16)
5/24 H 7593 Authorizes Recreational Use of Marijuana Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
5/24 HB 988 Prohibits Discrimination Against Employees Using Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (26 - 8)
5/24 H 7593 Authorizes Recreational Use of Marijuana (55 - 16)
5/24 S 2430 Authorizes Recreational Use of Cannabis/Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate
5/24 HB 988 Prohibits Discrimination Against Employees Using Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 32)
5/20 HB 2179 Expands Medical Marijuana Licensing and Fees Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
5/19 HB 4287 Expands Regulations on Sale of Medical Marijuana Conference Report Adopted - House (68 - 15)
5/19 HB 3208 Amends Various State Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 8)
5/19 HB 2179 Expands Medical Marijuana Licensing and Fees Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 16)
5/19 SB 280 Requires Medical Marijuana Centers and Safety Compliance Facilities to have a Labor Peace Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
5/19 HB 372 Amends the Delaware Marijuana Control Act Bill Failed - House (23 - 15)
5/18 HB 3208 Amends Various State Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 17)
5/18 S 2823 Amends Existing State Cannabis Laws (153 - 2)
5/17 HB 3752 Requires That Land Used to Grow Marijuana is Returned to Its Former State Before Sale Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 7)
5/12 HB 371 Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7)
5/11 HB 629 Prohibits Use of Marijuana Odor to Justify Warrantless Searches Bill Passed - House (66 - 28)
5/09 SB 22-155 Expands the State Medical Marijuana Grant Program Bill Passed - House (42 - 23)
5/05 HB 371 Repeals Penalties for Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
5/04 HB 5329 Increases Regulation of Marijuana Sales Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
5/04 HB 289 Establishes a State Marijuana Industry Task Force Bill Passed - House (33 - 5)
4/28 HB 629 Reduces Certain Restrictions on Cannabis "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - Senate (9 - 15)
4/28 HB 4287 Expands Regulations on Sale of Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 11)
4/27 SB 1367 Increases Penalties for Unauthorized Sales of Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (70 - 17)
4/27 HB 3752 Requires That Land Used to Grow Marijuana is Returned to Its Former State Before Sale Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 7)
4/26 HB 5329 Increases Regulation of Marijuana Sales Bill Passed - House (98 - 48)
4/20 HB 246 Prohibits the Release of Marijuana Convictions Bill Passed - House (30 - 8)
4/04 HR 5657 Medical Marijuana Research Act Bill Passed - House (343 - 75)
4/01 HB 837 Establishes Regulations for the Legal Use of Cannabis and Marijuana Bill Passed - House (89 - 41)
4/01 HR 3617 Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 204)
3/31 HB 837 Establishes Regulations for the Legal Use of Cannabis and Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
3/28 SB 151 Requires Automatic Expungement of Marijuana Convictions Veto Override Failed - Senate (17 - 17)
3/21 HB 22-1037 Authorizes Dual Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
3/17 HB 136 Authorizes and Regulates the Sale of Medical Marijuana Bill Passed - House (59 - 34)
3/09 SB 24 Limits Cultivation of Cannabis Plants Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19)
3/09 SB 24 Limits Cultivation of Cannabis Plants Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 11)
3/04 SB 195 Expands the Ability of Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis Products to Patients Suffering from Chronic Pain Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
3/04 HB 5201 Establishes New Fees for Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
3/04 HB 5201 Establishes New Fees for Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - House (34 - 23)
3/03 SB 26 Amends the Definition for a Medical Cannabis Practitioner Bill Passed - House (52 - 17)
3/03 SB 195 Expands the Ability of Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis Products to Patients Suffering from Chronic Pain Bill Passed - House (63 - 4)
3/03 HB 4074 Establishes Cannabis Licensing, Human Trafficking Reporting, and Marijuana Testing Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 0)
3/03 SB 151 Requires Automatic Expungement of Marijuana Convictions Bill Passed - House (38 - 31)
3/03 SB 3 Authorizes the Sale of Recreational Marijuana Bill Failed - House (28 - 40)
3/02 HB 4016 Establishes Moratoria on Cannabis Licensure Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 3)
3/02 HB 60 Authorizes Medical Marijuana for Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill Passed - House (77 - 14)
2/28 SB 21 Amends Provisions Related to the Revocation of Medical Cannabis Registry Identification Cards Bill Passed - House (62 - 3)
2/25 SB 20 Authorizes Medical Marijuana as a Defense Against Prosecution for Possession and Use Bill Failed - House (32 - 34)
2/23 SB 3 Authorizes the Sale of Recreational Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17)
2/22 HB 22-1037 Authorizes Dual Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - House (53 - 11)
2/15 SB 391 Establishes Legal Framework for Sale of Recreational Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
2/14 SB 100 Establishes the Cannabis Regulation Act Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11)
2/09 S 150 Authorizes Certain Forms of Medical Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
2/08 SB 20 Authorizes Medical Marijuana as a Defense Against Prosecution for Possession and Use Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
1/31 H 446 Amends Medical Marijuana Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (65 - 5)
1/27 HB 1058 Prohibits the Sale of Edible Cannabis Products Bill Failed - House (21 - 47)
1/26 HB 1105 Establishes Criminal and Civil Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Bill Passed - House (73 - 24)
1/25 SB 26 Amends the Definition for a Medical Cannabis Practitioner Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
1/25 SB 261 Expands Medical Marijuana Program Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
1/19 SB 5004 Establishes a Tax Exemption for Medical Marijuana Patients Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 8)
1/19 SB 2095 Amends Medical Marijuana Laws Bill Passed - House (105 - 14)
1/13 SB 2095 Amends Medical Marijuana Laws Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 5)
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