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2013 Senate Joint Memorial 8000: Requesting that the Drug Enforcement Administration reclassify medical marijuana as a Schedule II drug
Introduced by Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles (Seattle) (D) on January 18, 2013
Petitions to federal government to reclassify medical marijuana as a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act, in order that so qualifying patients who follow state law may legally use medical marijuana. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Health Care Committee on January 18, 2013
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 8, 2013
Changes a reference to the number of states that have adopted medical marijuana laws from 16 to 19.
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 8, 2013