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Wisconsin Medical Marijuana Legislation

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Do your part Wisconsinites....don't let the holidays slow you down, while off from work and visiting family, have them call and email their legislators also.....sounds like maybe some legislators need some additional information.......help them out please...

Print off some support letters, pass them out to family and friends, heck, have them sign em and help get them to the legislators, emails are great!

Peace on earth, goodwill towards mankind....
 
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I got this off IMMlY, They ask everyone who reads this, to please read and send a letter to the Miwaukeel Journal Sental.and tell the Journal how you feel about Leah Vukmir, Pat Strochatas comments against the pepople that their suppose to be representing.Let the Journal Sentinal know how mush B.S this is..Of course The Wisconsin Narcotics officers agree with Vukmir,,Hes not going to have as many bust,and maybe theyll be out of their over paid jobs! Jimi


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URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v09/n1135/a06.html
Newshawk: Is My Medicine Legal YET? www.immly.org
Votes: 0
Pubdate: Mon, 21 Dec 2009
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI)
Copyright: 2009 Journal Sentinel Inc.
Contact: http://www.jsonline.com/general/30627794.html
Website: http://www.jsonline.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/265
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v09/n1124/a03.html
Author: Charles Wood


A FRONT FOR FULL LEGALIZATION

The Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association agrees with state Rep. Leah Vukmir ( R-Wauwatosa ) that medical marijuana is a "facade."

Testimony that is based on science clearly shows that marijuana is a marginal painkiller at best, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not approve it, and if Wisconsin passes legislation, our laws would become contrary to federal law.

The parade of people with real medical concerns at the Madison hearing on Senate Bill 368 and Assembly Bill 554 was sad, because those backing this effort are using them to reach their goal of expanded legal marijuana use.

Behind the scene, NORML ( National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Law ) is driving the engine, and the sick as well as well-meaning lawmakers are being used.

Polls show Wisconsinites are behind medical marijuana, I suggest dropping the word medical and ask our citizenry if we want marijuana.

Make no mistake, this is a foot in the door. It is marijuana legislation, and it is not genuine to refer to it as medical.

Charles Wood

Vice president

Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association

Commander

Waukesha County Metropolitan Drug Unit

Waukesha
 

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http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/79562632.html

Article with excellent links to lists of the politicians YOU need to contact:
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-...cket-legislative-opponents-holiday-fundraiser

Get involved here:

http://www.jrmma.org/

I believe that if everyone takes action now . . . this will become a reality. We have never been closer - so now is the time for everyone to act.

A decision will be made.

We cannot allow this incredibly important opportunity that is right in front of us get to the decision makers . . . without the decision makers hearing exactly how we feel!

The opportunity and need to have our opinions matter and be heard by the decision makers is NOW.

The links below will take you to each list of committee members. If your Assembly Rep or State Senator is a member, please contact them and ask them to vote it out of committee as written, and enlist as many others as possible in doing so.


http://www.legis.state.wi.us/w3asp/...e.aspx?COMMITTEE=Public+Health&HOUSE=Assembly


http://www.legis.state.wi.us/w3asp/...Property+Tax+Relief,+and+Revenue&HOUSE=Senate

Call them

Email them

Write them

Send them links to or quote positive news reports and editorials. One of my favorites:
http://www.weau.com/news/headlines/79355422.html

I truly believe we can make more noise that the anti's. I also believe that this time noise will matter.


I am quoting this one again....it is dead on!
 

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about sums it up! thanks Gary!

about sums it up! thanks Gary!

December 22, 2009

Jacki Rickert MMJ Act Hearing Recap & Action Alert

Posted by Gary Storck
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009
Below you will find a recap of the Dec. 15, 2009 combined committee hearing as well as an action alert on how to help pass the JRMMA. As always, visit JRMMA.org for the latest news and information.
MADISON: Support from hearing attendees was overwhelming, and media interest high, for the Dec. 15 combined committee hearing on the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act. The JRMMA, Assembly Bill 554/Senate Bill 368), is sponsored by Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Madison) and Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-Waunakee). A sampling of coverage is linked from JRMMA.org. The entire 8 hour hearing can be viewed online on Wisconsin Eye.
Those arriving close to the hearings start time found the large hearing room standing room only, with attendees crowding hallways leading in to the hearing room.
The final tally for the day was 57 who attended registered in support, with only one registered against. 48 people testified in support, with only 5 against. Those five were Dr. Michael Miller, State Medical Society, Kevin St. John, Wisconsin DOJ on behalf of AG Van Hollen, Charles Wood, Wisconsin Narcotics Officer Association, Robert Block, State of Wisconsin Controlled Substances Board and the fifth was a private citizen.
While media focused on negative comments from Rep. Leah Vukmir (R-Wauwatosa), The Medical Society's Dr. Michael Miller and other naysayers, eloquent testimony was heard from patient after patient who stayed long after the reporters left. It was a testimony itself to the toughness of this room of survivors that they came out on such a cold day and waited in pain long hours to testify. These stories of courage in the face of great adversity are emblematic of the Wisconsin spirit.
What comes next?
The two committees, the Assembly Committee on Public Health and the Senate Committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue must now deliberate and vote on the bills. Only when the bills are voted out of committee will the JRMMA move to the floor of each chamber, the Assembly and the Senate, for a floor vote.


What you can do:
Please call your representative and senator. If they already are sponsors or co-sponsors, please thank them. If they aren't, let them know you are disappointed and ask them to support compassionate medical marijuana policy. If you live in the district of any committee members, please contact them and ask that they vote for the JRMMA when the committee votes on the bill sometime after the holidays. Please contact IMMLY at [email protected] with any information on your contact with the legislator. We need to develop a network of calls and contacts to make sure legislators support this bill. We need to know who says they support it and who is against. Let us know about fence-sitters who may just need more info. This goes for both committee members as well as all lawmakers. If they are against, ask for reasons why. If you can provide any info on a lawmakers position whatsoever, please let IMMLY know at [email protected]



Here is a list of the committees and members:
Health Committees and Members from combined public hearing on JRMMA on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 who must now debate JRMMA and vote on it in committee:

Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue


Senator Jon Erpenbach (Chair)

Senator Tim Carpenter (Vice-Chair)

Senator Judith Robson

Senator Julie Lassa

Senator Mary Lazich

Senator Ted Kanavas

Senator Alberta Darling


Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Public Health

Representative Chuck Benedict (Chair)

Representative Sandy Pasch (Vice-Chair)

Representative Kristen Dexter

Representative Penny Bernard Schaber

Representative Patricia Strachota

Representative Leah Vukmir

Representative Scott Newcomer


Send pre-written letter to Legislators: http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=14115736
 
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Good morning All, I read Leah Vurkmir voted against the public tobbacco law,a nurse i remind you. This lady is shady as they come. I hope she doesnt get relected. Leah Vurkmir,,Pat Strachota, Ted Canavas, are three pepole that seem very closed minded..lets send them some letters...Jimi
 

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Leah Vukmir is an assembly person who has no future in the assembly, she is grand standing and drawing attention to herself as she prepares for her Senate run against Sullivan in the Milw area (Wauwatosa) I think....so she must not be relected.....make sure anyone in her district (which the senate district is larger then her assembly) lets her know that she will not have a job in Wisconsin legislation with her attitude, not to mention voting record and overall compassion, nurse, yeah right.
 

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What comes next?
The two committees, the Assembly Committee on Public Health and the Senate Committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue must now deliberate and vote on the bills. Only when the bills are voted out of committee will the JRMMA move to the floor of each chamber, the Assembly and the Senate, for a floor vote.


What you can do:
Please call your representative and senator. If they already are sponsors or co-sponsors, please thank them. If they aren't, let them know you are disappointed and ask them to support compassionate medical marijuana policy. If you live in the district of any committee members, please contact them and ask that they vote for the JRMMA when the committee votes on the bill sometime after the holidays. Please contact IMMLY at [email protected] with any information on your contact with the legislator. We need to develop a network of calls and contacts to make sure legislators support this bill. We need to know who says they support it and who is against. Let us know about fence-sitters who may just need more info. This goes for both committee members as well as all lawmakers. If they are against, ask for reasons why. If you can provide any info on a lawmakers position whatsoever, please let IMMLY know at [email protected]



Here is a list of the committees and members:
Health Committees and Members from combined public hearing on JRMMA on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 who must now debate JRMMA and vote on it in committee:

Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue


Senator Jon Erpenbach (Chair) This is his bill.

Senator Tim Carpenter (Vice-Chair) *****

Senator Judith Robson ******

Senator Julie Lassa *******

Senator Mary Lazich

Senator Ted Kanavas

Senator Alberta Darling *******


Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Public Health

Representative Chuck Benedict (Chair) *********

Representative Sandy Pasch (Vice-Chair) *********

Representative Kristen Dexter *********

Representative Penny Bernard Schaber **********

Representative Patricia Strachota *********

Representative Leah Vukmir

Representative Scott Newcomer *********


Send pre-written letter to Legislators: http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=14115736[/quote]




************ are the legislators that IMMLY would like focus on as far as committee members go ******************

Brush up on what is going on and then please contact your individual legislators and find and report back their stance.

:thanks:
 

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Saw this on the Immy site this morning....maybe a good way to pay tribute to a veteran and cannabis activist...and why you are down there, lobby your legislator to vote YES to the JRMMA!

http://www.immly.org/Jan2010_lobby_day.htm

There will be a memorial tribute at the State Capitol on Jan. 20th for Mary Powers and other patients who ran out of time before the law could be changed to protect them. [FONT=MS Sans Serif, Arial]The memorial will be immediately followed by a Medical Cannabis Lobby Day for AB554/SB368 the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act. Those who cannot make it to the Capitol are asked to call in as well as recruit others to make legislators phones ring all day with calls of support for the JRMMA. [/FONT]
[FONT=MS Sans Serif, Arial]The program runs from 12-1pm in the second floor rotunda and will feature Jacki Rickert, Gary Storck and other advocates along with singer-songwriter Rick Harris doing a solo acoustic version of his song, "Legal Medicine Blues". Visit your State Assembly Representative and State Senator after the program.[/FONT]
[FONT=MS Sans Serif, Arial]Please come to the Capitol and help pass the Jacki Rickert MMJ act Wed. Jan 20th![/FONT]

[FONT=MS Sans Serif, Arial]Medical Marijuana Lobby Day & Memorial for Patients [/FONT]
[FONT=MS Sans Serif, Arial]Host: Is My Medicine Legal YET? [/FONT]
[FONT=MS Sans Serif, Arial]Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm [/FONT]
[FONT=MS Sans Serif, Arial]Location: State Capitol rotunda, second floor.[/FONT]

[FONT=MS Sans Serif, Arial]Memorial program and lobbying for Jacki Rickert MMJ Act[/FONT]
 
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