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Twelve of the 14 members of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission have been announced.
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SB46 stories
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing event in Montgomery for a number of bills passed during the 2021 Legislative Session.
State
An expert predicted that all states will each have their own unique systems of growing and distributing marijuana.
Governor
Marijuana advocates thanked Gov. Kay Ivey for signing the medical marijuana bill and sponsors for their work carrying the legislation.
Legislature
The bill's sponsor estimates that it will be at least a year before medical marijuana will be available in Alabama.
Legislature
The Legislature would have to address the medical marijuana bill if the governor amends or vetoes it before the close of session.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey signed the education supplemental appropriation, the wine shipment bill and the Daylight Savings Time bill.
Legislature
The governor's staff is studying the marijuana bill and could send it back to the Legislature with an amendment.
Legislature
The House passed SB46, the medical marijuana bill, 68 to 34, then the Senate voted to concur.
Legislature
Conservatives have vowed to continue filibustering the bill that would allow people with a medical need to obtain medical marijuana.
