Aptly Named ‘Joint Resolution’ Succeeds; California Senate…

Mon, Aug 31, 2009

Marijuana / Cannabis / Hemp

By a 23-15 vote, the California State Senate yesterday approved a “joint resolution” urging the federal government to stop Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) raids on medical marijuana patients and providers. The Sen. Mark Leno-authored resolution additionally calls for the nation to “create a comprehensive federal medical marijuana policy that ensures safe and legal access to any patient that would benefit from it.”

Marijuana advocates say recent enforcement activity, including DEA arrests following a raid in Upper Lake, Calif. last week, underscore the need for Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 14, introduced by Leno in June. Although both President Barack Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder have…

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One Response to “Aptly Named ‘Joint Resolution’ Succeeds; California Senate…”

  1. Marijuana Dispensary Says:

    Have you guys seen http://ourweed.com they have doctor listings all over the state that can help you get your medical marijuana card.


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