06-25-2008, 11:39 AM
From MPP.org
"Hawaii: Urge Gov. Lingle to sign the medical marijuana task force bill — HB 2675
Although both chambers of the Hawaii State Legislature voted overwhelmingly in favor of HB 2675 — the Senate approved the measure 24-0 in April — Gov. Lingle has issued an "intent to veto" notice.
HB 2675 would create a task force to examine issues regarding growing facilities, adequate supply, and the inter-island transport of medical marijuana.
Gov. Lingle cites federal law as her reason for wanting to veto this legislation. She is under the mistaken impression that because federal law does not recognize the legitimate medical use of marijuana, states are prohibited from formulating their own policies regarding the issue.
Please e-mail Gov. Lingle today reminding her that Hawaii already has a medical marijuana law and that studying the issues surrounding current law would be a wise decision.
After you have sent Gov. Lingle an e-mail, please call her office at (808) 586-0034 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and let her staff know that you support HB 2675 and will be watching to make sure Gov. Lingle signs the bill in to law. Be sure to say that you will be very disappointed if Gov. Lingle vetoes this legislation.
You can also send a fax to the governor's office at (808) 586-0006.
Thank you for supporting the Marijuana Policy Project and all of our allies. Please pass this alert along to friends and family who would like to see a positive change in Hawaii's marijuana policies.
Sincerely,
Nathan Miller
Legislative Analyst
Marijuana Policy Project"
"Hawaii: Urge Gov. Lingle to sign the medical marijuana task force bill — HB 2675
Although both chambers of the Hawaii State Legislature voted overwhelmingly in favor of HB 2675 — the Senate approved the measure 24-0 in April — Gov. Lingle has issued an "intent to veto" notice.
HB 2675 would create a task force to examine issues regarding growing facilities, adequate supply, and the inter-island transport of medical marijuana.
Gov. Lingle cites federal law as her reason for wanting to veto this legislation. She is under the mistaken impression that because federal law does not recognize the legitimate medical use of marijuana, states are prohibited from formulating their own policies regarding the issue.
Please e-mail Gov. Lingle today reminding her that Hawaii already has a medical marijuana law and that studying the issues surrounding current law would be a wise decision.
After you have sent Gov. Lingle an e-mail, please call her office at (808) 586-0034 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and let her staff know that you support HB 2675 and will be watching to make sure Gov. Lingle signs the bill in to law. Be sure to say that you will be very disappointed if Gov. Lingle vetoes this legislation.
You can also send a fax to the governor's office at (808) 586-0006.
Thank you for supporting the Marijuana Policy Project and all of our allies. Please pass this alert along to friends and family who would like to see a positive change in Hawaii's marijuana policies.
Sincerely,
Nathan Miller
Legislative Analyst
Marijuana Policy Project"
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