Medical marijuana measure wins Illinois Senate approval

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The Illinois Senate today voted to approve legislation that would legalize the use of marijuana for medical reasons for some seriously ill patients with a physician’s permission.

The 30-28 vote, with one senator voting present, means the measure now goes to the House for consideration in the waning days of the spring session.

“It is not intended to be a stealth legalization,” said sponsoring Sen. William Haine (D-Alton), a former Madison County prosecutor. “It is a program that’s enacted for the compassionate use by people who have been recommended by a doctor.”

Haine said similar legislation has been approved in all 13 states where it was on the ballot, regardless of partisan leanings. In an effort to encourage votes, the legislation would create a program that would last for three years and require renewal.

But Sen. Dale Righter (R-Charleston) said the legislation was loosely drafted and did not require criminal background checks for people who handle marijuana or grow it under license from the state Department of Public Health.

The Senate defeated similar legislation two years ago.

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Good Luck Illinois, from your neighbors in Michigan.

someone should let senator dale know that Michigan came up with a draft in something like 120 days. and there is criminal background checks here on drug charges. if you were convicted, you won't be able to grow, but being your still sick, you can get a care provider.

there you have it, solution to your problem solved.

right it up again Illinois. contact NORML. you guys, and gals, get to writing your letters. you have to be relentless.

Bravo Mr. Haine...
 
We should put up a map and strt updating whata going on where.... I they approve this, then that will be 14 right? And PA is working on it now too.....I wonder what Obama thinks about his state doing this :)
 
Thats great news, hopefully the USA is pushing towards a legal marijuana future, not to far though...
 

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