Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel Supports Illinois Decriminalization Bill

Chicago's Mayor, Rahm Emmanuel, has thrown his support behind Illinois HB 4299. This bill would decriminalize cannabis possession up to 30g AND growing up to 5 plants. That may not sound like a big deal to some of you, but for Illinois, it's a BIG step in the right direction. There's a good chance the bill will pass the Illinois House and Senate. Keep your fingers crossed that IL Governor Pat Quinn, who's already signaled he would sign the bill, gets re-relected this November.

Can't find link to write your rep. I got an email to do it though. Done and done.

Here is a form email ready to go from NORML
http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/51046/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=12958

Here is a look-up for state officials by area code w/ numbers and email addresses
http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/51046/getLocal.jsp

Now that Republican Bruce Rauner is Governor-Elect of Illinois, you can pretty much forget about the decriminalization bill being signed into law. Unfortunately, Illinois, unlike other states, doesn't have a voter initiative process. A bill has to pass both houses and then be signed by the Governor. Thank God I'm moving to Colorado in June.

Yeah, we're fucked.