Legislative Update: HB 1284-- which seeks to regulate dispensaries-- will be voted on in the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, March 22 at 1:30pm. No public testimony will be allowed at this Hearing. However, it is important that the Committee members hear from advocates in advance of the vote.
Please call or email these legislators and ask them to:
(1) Keep patients needs in mind! Don't restrict where patients can live or force them to give up their right to grow, if they choose to designate a caregiver.
(2) Don't let cities ban dispensaries! Patients get sick in all corners of Colorado and dispensaries should be allowed to service patients in their home communities.
(3) Let Veterans with PTSD have access to medical marijuana! Every month at Sensible's office we hear from dozens of Vets and other traumatized citizens who could benefit from medical marijuana. On Monday, Rep. Sal Pace will offer an amendment to allow these disabled individuals to have access to medical marijuana for their diagnosed PTSD. Please thank Rep. Pace and urge other Committee members to vote "yes" on this amendment!
Here is the contact information for the House Judiciary members who will be voting on Monday:
Email all House Judiciary Committee Members claire.levy.house@state.co.us, beth.mccann.house@state.co.us, loiscourt@msn.com, bob.gardner.house@state.co.us, repkagan@gmail.com, steve.king.house@state.co.us, joe@joemiklosi.com, rep.nikkel@gmail.com, sal.pace.house@state.co.us, su.ryden.house@state.co.us, mark.waller.house@state.co.us
Rep. Claire Levy (D) - Chairperson, Majority Whip District 13: Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin Profession: Attorney Cap: 303-866-2578 E-mail: claire.levy.house@state.co.us
Rep. Elizabeth "Beth McCann (D) District 8: Denver Cap: 303-866-2959 E-mail: beth.mccann.house@state.co.us
Rep. Lois Court (D) District 6: Arapahoe, Denver Cap: 303-866-2967 E-mail: loiscourt@msn.com
Rep. Bob Gardner (R) District 21: El Paso Profession: Attorney Cap: 303-866-2191 E-mail: bob.gardner.house@state.co.us
Rep. Daniel Kagan (D) District 3: Arapahoe Cap: 303-866-2921 E-mail: repkagan@gmail.com
Rep. Steve King (R)District 54: Delta, Mesa Profession: Violent Crime Investigator Cap: 303-866-3068 E-mail: steve.king.house@state.co.us
Rep. Joe Miklosi (D) District 9: Denver Cap: 303-866-2910 E-mail: joe@joemiklosi.com
Rep. B.J. Nikkel (R) District 49: Larimer, Weld Cap: 303-866-2907 E-mail: rep.nikkel@gmail.com
Rep. Sal Pace (D) District: 6 Pueblo Cap: 303-866-2968 E-mail: sal.pace.house@state.co.us
Rep. Su Ryden (D) District 36: Arapahoe Cap: 303-866-2942 E-mail: su.ryden.house@state.co.us
Rep. Mark Waller (R) District 15: El Paso Profession: Attorney Cap: 303-866-5525 E-mail: mark.waller.house@state.co.us
Also, the public can attend this Hearing:
Public Hearing on HB1284
Monday, March 22, 2010
1:30 pm
House Judiciary Committee
Room: Room 0107 (Basement)
Please check our website for updates as this vote draws nearer.
