Marijuana Legalization Issue Summary
Key Votes
Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Feb. 22, 2021 | New Jersey | A 5342 | Specifies Penalties for Individuals Under 21 Possessing Marijuana | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 28) |
Dec. 17, 2020 | New Jersey | S 2535 | Reduces Fines and Sentences Related to Marijuana Possession | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
Dec. 17, 2020 | New Jersey | A 21 | Rescinds the Classification of Marijuana as a Schedule I Drug. | Bill Passed - House (49 - 24) |
Dec. 17, 2020 | New Jersey | A 21 | Rescinds the Classification of Marijuana as a Schedule I Drug. | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 17) |
Dec. 17, 2020 | New Jersey | S 2535 | Reduces Fines and Sentences Related to Marijuana Possession | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 12) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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2/22 | A 5342 | Specifies Penalties for Individuals Under 21 Possessing Marijuana | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 28) |
12/17 | S 2535 | Reduces Fines and Sentences Related to Marijuana Possession | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
12/17 | A 21 | Rescinds the Classification of Marijuana as a Schedule I Drug. | Bill Passed - House (49 - 24) |
12/17 | A 21 | Rescinds the Classification of Marijuana as a Schedule I Drug. | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 17) |
12/17 | S 2535 | Reduces Fines and Sentences Related to Marijuana Possession | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 12) |
Public Statements
Date | Title | Politician |
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Feb. 22, 2021 | Booker Statement on Governor Murphy Signing Historic Adult-use Cannabis Reform Bills into Law | Sen. Cory Booker |
Feb. 22, 2021 | Governor Murphy Signs Historic Adult-Use Cannabis Reform Bills Into Law | Gov. Philip Murphy |
Feb. 18, 2021 | Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer and Lee Urge President Biden to Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses | Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman |
Feb. 1, 2021 | Booker, Wyden, Schumer Joint Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation | Sen. Cory Booker |
Feb. 1, 2021 | Booker, Wyden, Schumer Joint Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation | Sen. Cory Booker |
Date | Title | Politician |
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Feb. 22, 2021 | Booker Statement on Governor Murphy Signing Historic Adult-use Cannabis Reform Bills into Law | Sen. Cory Booker |
Feb. 22, 2021 | Governor Murphy Signs Historic Adult-Use Cannabis Reform Bills Into Law | Gov. Philip Murphy |
Feb. 18, 2021 | Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer and Lee Urge President Biden to Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses | Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman |
Feb. 1, 2021 | Booker, Wyden, Schumer Joint Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation | Sen. Cory Booker |
Feb. 1, 2021 | Booker, Wyden, Schumer Joint Statement on Cannabis Reform Legislation | Sen. Cory Booker |
Interest Group Ratings
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Ballot Measures
Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
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Nov. 3, 2020 | New Jersey | Question 1: Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Marijuana | Passed |