Marijuana Law Reform Lobby Day – Jan 16 at the Wisconsin State Capitol

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Marijuana Law Reform Lobby Day – Jan 16 at the State Capitol

According to a recent AP news article Gov. Scott Walker said state residents would have to approve of marijuana reform, such as that passed by residents of Colorado and Washington, via referendum similar to Colorado and Washington.

Wisconsin’s referendum process only allows for voter initiated direct legislation on a village or city ballot. This is different than Colorado and Washington and is codified in Wisconsin Statute 9.20.

The legislature must take action to place language on a statewide ballot for voters to have their say. A referendum must include language for the regulation and taxation of marijuana including hemp, allowing adults to consume or possess limited amounts of marijuana and allowing for cultivation, production, testing and retail sales of marijuana products.

Cannabis activists from across the state will be coming to the State Capitol to lobby our legislature to put such a referendum on the ballot. Please join us to move Wisconsin forward on this matter.

Jan 13 2-4pm @ WilMar Center 953 Jenifer St. Madison, WI  – Lobby Training with former legislative staffer $5 suggested donation.

Jan 14 7-9pm @ WilMar Center 953 Jenifer St. Madison, WI Madison NORML meeting will be Lobby Training with former legislative staffer $5 suggested donation.

Jan 15 6pm  @ WI State Capitol.  Marijuana law reform activist presence at State of the State.   Meet outside the Assembly chambers on 3rd floor of Capitol.   In the past, this has offered us the opportunity to speak briefly with legislators.  Have an elevator speech ready.

Jan 16 Lobby Day – Meet with legislators and staffers at WI State Capitol, lobby for the reform of marijuana laws. 10-4pm meet in rotunda at 10am & 1pm if you’d like to lobby as a group.

CONTACT: nate@winorml.org | 608-561-DOOB