What's the time frame for passing anything in Illinois?
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But they don't lose it if they are prescribed opiates! Dumb law.
Speaking of the Democrats. John Murtha [D] just got in trouble for getting his nephew $4 million in war contracts with no bid. The repubs are not the only ones raping the coffers and Illinois just might be the MOST corrupt state in the union.
But I hear your ex govenor is getting a reality show soon on TV....wayward politicians it should be called.....but I do love Obama so far.
Time frame for passing anything in Illinois? From now until the second coming of Christ. If you live in illinois, you know what I mean.
On this bill, it appears the senate bill is further ahead than the house. From what I'm reading, it looks like the 5th ammendment to the bill was adopted on 4/29. The 3rd reading deadline was supposed to happen before 4/30, but since they added yet another ammendment to the bill, they got to push the deadline back again.
Now it looks like the senate committee and 3rd reading deadline are both set to 5/30. Doesn't mean it will take that long. Just means it has to be done before that date. And 3rd reading is pretty much it for the senate. After the 3rd it gets an up or down vote.
Now the house bill seems to be lagging a bit, but not too badly. The second reading has happened, but the bill was referred to the rules committee again. On the plus side, they went as far as getting a fiscal note from the dept. of public health. The bill is far enough along for them to need hard numbers on the cost of initiating the bill. But because it's been rereferred to the rules committee there hasn't been a solid deadline set. That can change at any time though. I think if senate goes through, it'll light a fire under the house's ass to get the bill forward. Plus I've seen other bills go from rules to committee to the floor and passed in one day.
Honestly it has never been this close in this state before. I can't help be get somewhat optimistic. I say somewhat because in the political machine of the people's republic of illinois anything can happen. We can have one person who has a bug up his/her ass over not getting their twinkie for lunch and kill this bill. But I'm allowing myself to be cautiously optimistic. SO anyone who wants to see this bill pass, now is the time to FLOOD their reps with phone calls. Emails are nice, but human voices ring much louder. Believe me, they're sick of hearing my voice at my rep's office. But the squeaky wheel gets the grease. MAKE THOSE CALLS!!!
On this bill, it appears the senate bill is further ahead than the house. From what I'm reading, it looks like the 5th ammendment to the bill was adopted on 4/29. The 3rd reading deadline was supposed to happen before 4/30, but since they added yet another ammendment to the bill, they got to push the deadline back again.
Now it looks like the senate committee and 3rd reading deadline are both set to 5/30. Doesn't mean it will take that long. Just means it has to be done before that date. And 3rd reading is pretty much it for the senate. After the 3rd it gets an up or down vote.
Now the house bill seems to be lagging a bit, but not too badly. The second reading has happened, but the bill was referred to the rules committee again. On the plus side, they went as far as getting a fiscal note from the dept. of public health. The bill is far enough along for them to need hard numbers on the cost of initiating the bill. But because it's been rereferred to the rules committee there hasn't been a solid deadline set. That can change at any time though. I think if senate goes through, it'll light a fire under the house's ass to get the bill forward. Plus I've seen other bills go from rules to committee to the floor and passed in one day.
Honestly it has never been this close in this state before. I can't help be get somewhat optimistic. I say somewhat because in the political machine of the people's republic of illinois anything can happen. We can have one person who has a bug up his/her ass over not getting their twinkie for lunch and kill this bill. But I'm allowing myself to be cautiously optimistic. SO anyone who wants to see this bill pass, now is the time to FLOOD their reps with phone calls. Emails are nice, but human voices ring much louder. Believe me, they're sick of hearing my voice at my rep's office. But the squeaky wheel gets the grease. MAKE THOSE CALLS!!!
Hey Bong, with the liberal religious people supporting it i think its got a good chance.
J
JackTheGrower
Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill
Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill
Just came up as a alert. Pardon me if this is posted already.
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http://www.miamiherald.com/living/health/healthAP/story/1069158.html
Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill
The Associated Press
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The push to legalize medical marijuana in Illinois has taken a big step forward.
The Illinois Senate voted 30-28 in favor of a plan to let sick people use pot for relief from diseases like cancer, AIDS and multiple sclerosis.
The bill now goes to the Illinois House, where a committee passed a medical marijuana measure earlier this year.
Bruce Mirken, spokesman for the Marijuana Policy Project, says that if the bill is eventually signed into law, Illinois would join 13 other states that have such measures in place.
Critics argue allowing medical marijuana would make it harder for police to enforce other marijuana laws and would be a step toward wholesale legalization of pot.
Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill
Just came up as a alert. Pardon me if this is posted already.
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http://www.miamiherald.com/living/health/healthAP/story/1069158.html
Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill
The Associated Press
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The push to legalize medical marijuana in Illinois has taken a big step forward.
The Illinois Senate voted 30-28 in favor of a plan to let sick people use pot for relief from diseases like cancer, AIDS and multiple sclerosis.
The bill now goes to the Illinois House, where a committee passed a medical marijuana measure earlier this year.
Bruce Mirken, spokesman for the Marijuana Policy Project, says that if the bill is eventually signed into law, Illinois would join 13 other states that have such measures in place.
Critics argue allowing medical marijuana would make it harder for police to enforce other marijuana laws and would be a step toward wholesale legalization of pot.
My sister is a journalist based in Springfield IL and was in the IL capital builiding yesterday when the first draft of bill passed. She said that there a standing ovation once the votes were counted and it was declared as "passed".
Still a long way to go, but even the Illinois politicians will say that things feel different this time.
Still a long way to go, but even the Illinois politicians will say that things feel different this time.
J
JackTheGrower
Hey Ham.
No actually this bill is different. The 1200 card plan was the one that died in the last General Assembly. This bill doesn't seem to have a limit to cardholders. The do limit plant numbers. From what I read, you are only allowed to have 2 oz usable at any time, and 6 plants total (used to be 7 be that was dropped). Only 3 at a time are allowed to be matured. Their definition of mature is any plant showing flower, or any plant that is either 12 inches tall or 12 inches wide.
Looks like the bill made some significant movement in the house yesterday. It went from 1st reading to committee already. And it looks like from what I'm reading on the General Assembly website, it passed out of committee and is on the schedule for a second reading.
Still not getting my hopes up. It is Illinois. ANYTHING can and usually does happen here. But it does warrant some silent optimism.
No actually this bill is different. The 1200 card plan was the one that died in the last General Assembly. This bill doesn't seem to have a limit to cardholders. The do limit plant numbers. From what I read, you are only allowed to have 2 oz usable at any time, and 6 plants total (used to be 7 be that was dropped). Only 3 at a time are allowed to be matured. Their definition of mature is any plant showing flower, or any plant that is either 12 inches tall or 12 inches wide.
Looks like the bill made some significant movement in the house yesterday. It went from 1st reading to committee already. And it looks like from what I'm reading on the General Assembly website, it passed out of committee and is on the schedule for a second reading.
Still not getting my hopes up. It is Illinois. ANYTHING can and usually does happen here. But it does warrant some silent optimism.
It looks like someone is pushing the hell out of this bill. Since this morning, it's been pushed through committee and through the second standard debate. It's not on the calender for the 3rd reading. After that, it's up or down vote.
If you live in Illinois get on the phone with the offices of your representative. Let them know a yes vote on MMJ can guarantee them your vote, and the votes of the people you know. Sometimes all it takes is a few calls to sway a vote. Let em know we're watching.
If you live in Illinois get on the phone with the offices of your representative. Let them know a yes vote on MMJ can guarantee them your vote, and the votes of the people you know. Sometimes all it takes is a few calls to sway a vote. Let em know we're watching.
BobbleheadJed
Member
Its the end of the session. That's just how legislation flows in Illinois. No one is doing extra work to get this passed, they are making up for being lazy the entire past year then trying to do something at the last possible second. Why wait until the last second? It creates more suspense when they don't act until the last second AND we don't know how much support it really has until the last second. And when there is suspense, people with vested interests in the outcome make campaign donations. Welcome to the way Democrats do things in Illinois. And apparently Madigan got a bigger check from the pro drug war crowd than he did from the freedom lovers. But he did get checks from both of them, I'm sure.
Has anyone called Michael Madigan's office and found out if he supports this bill? Or if he will allow it to come to a vote? Right, get Madigan on record about something, stupid me. Is Madigan one of the closet supporters Rep. Lang is too chicken to name for the good of sick people?
This ain't passing by Sunday, sorry folks. You've still got to get rid of Michael Madigan first, who has been in control of the State Party and the Illinois House for almost 30 years. And probably his daughter too. After Sunday, the only way this passes before this time next year will be if you can find a handful of Republicans in the Senate and a dozen or so in the House to pass it. In other words... Sorry. I could be wrong, this is Illinois. This bill might get tied into some backroom Democrat deal that one Democrat will vote for this bill if another Democrat votes for the 50% income tax hike or votes against ethics reforms or ..... its Illinois, it is all this for that, pay to play, nothing is ever done because it is the right thing to do.
I left the state and I'd advise others to do the same. Unless you are connected and are ok with that.
The latest.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Medical marijuana may have to wait for vote
By Hilary Russell
Despite two victories this week for legalizing medical marijuana, the bill probably won’t get a floor vote in the Illinois House before the May 31 deadline for the spring legislative session, according to its sponsor, Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie.
The bill passed out of a House panel last night. The Senate approved SBill 1381 the previous day. See background here.
But medical marijuana is taking a back seat to the state budget and whether it will include income tax increases, which could come up for a vote this evening.
If the medical marijuana bill isn’t called by Sunday, Lang said he could try again when lawmakers return from their summer break. “This bill is only difficult because people want to turn it into politics,” he said. "There are many people on this floor who have said to me, ‘It’s a really great idea, and I think it would help a lot of people, but I can’t vote for it.’”
http://illinoisissuesblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/medical-marijuana-may-have-to-wait-for.html
05.29.2009 7:55 pm
Illinois pot update
By Kari Andren
Post-Dispatch Springfield bureau
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Rep. Lou Lang, who is sponsoring a proposal to legalize marijuana for medicinal uses, said he’s unsure of when he might call his bill to a vote on the Illinois House floor.
Lang, a Skokie Democrat, just told us he probably won’t bring the measure to a vote until he knows he has the 60 ‘yes’ votes needed for it to pass the House — which could mean a vote won’t come until the fall or next spring.
Lang said he is picking up more votes each day, so a vote could still come this weekend as lawmakers scramble to wrap up legislative business for the summer by Sunday.
Those of you playing along at home will remember that Lang’s proposal was approved by a House panel last night after getting a ‘thumbs up’ from the Senate on Wednesday. The bill, Senate Bill 1381, would allow marijuana to be prescribed by a doctor for patients with unrelenting pain or nausea due to a specific set of debilitating conditions.
If the House approves the measure, it then heads to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk. As of this morning, Quinn wouldn’t say whether he’ll sign off on it or not. Stay tuned.
Has anyone called Michael Madigan's office and found out if he supports this bill? Or if he will allow it to come to a vote? Right, get Madigan on record about something, stupid me. Is Madigan one of the closet supporters Rep. Lang is too chicken to name for the good of sick people?
This ain't passing by Sunday, sorry folks. You've still got to get rid of Michael Madigan first, who has been in control of the State Party and the Illinois House for almost 30 years. And probably his daughter too. After Sunday, the only way this passes before this time next year will be if you can find a handful of Republicans in the Senate and a dozen or so in the House to pass it. In other words... Sorry. I could be wrong, this is Illinois. This bill might get tied into some backroom Democrat deal that one Democrat will vote for this bill if another Democrat votes for the 50% income tax hike or votes against ethics reforms or ..... its Illinois, it is all this for that, pay to play, nothing is ever done because it is the right thing to do.
I left the state and I'd advise others to do the same. Unless you are connected and are ok with that.
The latest.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Medical marijuana may have to wait for vote
By Hilary Russell
Despite two victories this week for legalizing medical marijuana, the bill probably won’t get a floor vote in the Illinois House before the May 31 deadline for the spring legislative session, according to its sponsor, Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie.
The bill passed out of a House panel last night. The Senate approved SBill 1381 the previous day. See background here.
But medical marijuana is taking a back seat to the state budget and whether it will include income tax increases, which could come up for a vote this evening.
If the medical marijuana bill isn’t called by Sunday, Lang said he could try again when lawmakers return from their summer break. “This bill is only difficult because people want to turn it into politics,” he said. "There are many people on this floor who have said to me, ‘It’s a really great idea, and I think it would help a lot of people, but I can’t vote for it.’”
http://illinoisissuesblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/medical-marijuana-may-have-to-wait-for.html
05.29.2009 7:55 pm
Illinois pot update
By Kari Andren
Post-Dispatch Springfield bureau
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Rep. Lou Lang, who is sponsoring a proposal to legalize marijuana for medicinal uses, said he’s unsure of when he might call his bill to a vote on the Illinois House floor.
Lang, a Skokie Democrat, just told us he probably won’t bring the measure to a vote until he knows he has the 60 ‘yes’ votes needed for it to pass the House — which could mean a vote won’t come until the fall or next spring.
Lang said he is picking up more votes each day, so a vote could still come this weekend as lawmakers scramble to wrap up legislative business for the summer by Sunday.
Those of you playing along at home will remember that Lang’s proposal was approved by a House panel last night after getting a ‘thumbs up’ from the Senate on Wednesday. The bill, Senate Bill 1381, would allow marijuana to be prescribed by a doctor for patients with unrelenting pain or nausea due to a specific set of debilitating conditions.
If the House approves the measure, it then heads to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk. As of this morning, Quinn wouldn’t say whether he’ll sign off on it or not. Stay tuned.
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MiaWallace
Member
I like IL and I hope they become the 14th state to support Medical MJ.
