Five Texas Cities Vote to Decriminalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition
AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 10, 2022) – On Tuesday, voters in five Texas cities overwhelmingly approved local ballot measures decriminalizing marijuana despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition on the same. The new city ordinances in Denton, San Marcos, Killeen,...
Austin Texas Voters Decriminalize Marijuana and Ban No-Knock Warrants
AUSTIN, Texas (May 16, 2022) – Austin voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure ending local enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and banning no-knock warrants. Under Proposition A, the Austin police βshall not issue citations or make arrests for...
Florida Bill Would Decriminalize Marijuana Possession, Take Step Toward Nullifying Federal Prohibtion
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2017) β A bill introduced in the Florida House would decriminalize marijuana possession. Passage into law would take a step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in effect in the state. Introduced by Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith...