Changes expected to Ohio House’s HB523 proposal to legalize medical marijuana

The head of the Ohio House panel considering legislation to legalize medical marijuana said April 28 that changes to the proposed law changes likely will be offered in coming days. Rep. Kirk Schuring (R-Canton), chairman of the Select Committee on Medical Marijuana, said he expected a substitute version of HB 523 next week. “I’ve been getting input from the committee, …

Efforts to legalize marijuana in Ohio differ in who can grow, who can use

Ohio appears likely to become the 25th state to approve medical marijuana, either through a new state law or a voted constitutional amendment. State lawmakers and two citizen advocacy groups are working simultaneously on proposals to bring marijuana as medicine to Ohioans with qualifying medical conditions. But how the legislature and advocates approach the subject is very different, and the …

Ohio lawmakers want medical marijuana legalized by summer

By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio lawmakers plan to legalize medical marijuana by summer in an effort they say is more responsible and comprehensive than any ballot proposal. It comes as a medical marijuana question is working its way to Ohio’s fall ballot. Republican House leaders set an aggressive timeline Wednesday for legalization legislation …

Ohio lawmakers to introduce comprehensive medical marijuana bill

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State lawmakers said Wednesday they will introduce a medical marijuana bill this week, but many of the details won’t be known until months after it has passed the General Assembly. Legislative leaders said at a Wednesday press conference they plan to fast-track the bill to Gov. John Kasich before they leave town in June, ahead of a …