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Gov. Ivey Signs Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill

by Brent Wilson on June 10, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

Gov. Kay Ivey signed SB 236 into law today. The bill, sponsored by Tim Melson (R-Florence), will set up a commission to study the best path forward for legalizing medical marijuana in Alabama. Dustin Chandler, whose daughter Carly inspired Caryl’s Law, posted on Facebook thanking […]

Alabama Legislators Pass Medical Marijuana Bill; Takes First Step Toward Legalization

by Brent Wilson on May 31, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The Alabama House has passed a substitute bill for SB 236, also known as the CARE Act, which would create the Medical Cannabis Study Commission that will study approaches, develop regulations, and recommend future legislation on medical marijuana. The bill passed 80-19. Since the House […]

AL Medical Marijuana Substitute Bill Passes House Committee

by Brent Wilson on May 29, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The House Health Committee gave a favorable vote to a substitute bill of SB 236, Alabama’s medical marijuana bill. The approval followed a public hearing yesterday in which the Committee heard from proponents and opponents of the bill. The SB 236 substitute bill is drastically […]

AL Medical Marijuana Public Hearing Over; Sub. Bill Expected Wednesday

by Brent Wilson on May 28, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

A public hearing was held today to receive feedback on potentially legalizing medical marijuana in Alabama. The House Health Committee heard from proponents and opponents of the bill during an hour-long hearing. The proponents included: State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence), sponsor of SB 236. John […]

Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Likely To See Major Changes

by Brent Wilson on May 25, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The CARE Act, Alabama’s medical marijuana bill, saw a relatively easy path through the Senate but the House is poised to completely change the current bill. According to the Montgomery Advertiser, the bill, SB 236, will not be able to pass the House as it […]

AL Sen. Jim McClendon: Cancer Patients Can Get Marijuana On Streets If Needed

by Brent Wilson on May 20, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

It has been a busy day for the Matt & Aunie show. Dustin Chandler was on earlier talking about how the medical marijuana bill he supports may be a victim to stall tactics and how another law named after his daughter may disappear. On after […]

Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Passes Senate

by Brent Wilson on May 9, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

Alabama took a big step today to becoming the 34th state with Medical Marijuana. The Alabama Senate has passed a medical marijuana bill, known as the CARE Act. SB 236, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) passed 17-6. The bill survived a filibuster from Sen. […]

Alabama Bill Allowing Bible Elective Courses Raises Concerns

by Matthew Tyson on February 5, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

In late January, Republican Alabama State Senator Tim Melson pre-filed SB 14 in the Alabama legislature. This bill would grant public schools the permission to offer Bible-based elective courses to their students. More specifically, this bill would: Allow for elective social studies courses on the […]