Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel Supports Illinois Decriminalization Bill

[Crohnie]

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.

 

[Madcap79]

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

 

[Magic9]

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

 

[Crohnie]

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.

 

[Madcap79]

Yeah, we're fucked.