S0839, a bill that would legalize industrial hemp for production within the state, was introduced on Jan. 14 by Senators Lee Bright (R-12) and Kevin Bryant (R-3). It was referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources shortly afterward.
STATUS: S0839 has PASSED unanimously through the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources and will now go to the full Senate for a vote!
PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS – It doesn’t matter where you live in the state, please follow all these steps to support S0839.
1. Call your State Senator. Be strong, but respectful. Urge your State Sen. to support S0839. If they do not commit to a YES vote, ask them why. If they’re undecided, let them know you’ll call them back in a few days. It is important to call because a phone call has 10x the impact of an email.
You can find your legislator’s contact information by clicking HERE
2. Call your State Representative. Be strong, but respectful. Urge your State Rep. to support S0839. While the bill is not in the house yet, it’s good to start letting them know you want their support. It is important to call because a phone call has 10x the impact of an email.
You can find your legislator’s contact information by clicking HERE
3. Call Back – any NO or UNDECIDED – in 3-4 days. Ask if they’ve had a chance to review the legislation and what their opposition might be. Comment below or contact us at http://ask.tenthamendmentcenter.com with any information you get.
4. SHARE this information widely. By facebook, twitter, email, and more.
5. Write a letter to the editor. Look up your local newspaper and submit a letter to the editor voicing your support for S0839. It is essential for the economic well-being of SC citizens for the federal ban on industrial hemp to be nullified. Passing S0839 will make that happen.
6. Report Back. Tell us how your actions went. Click the button below
