What changes were actually added to Colorado HB10-1284

Below is a list of what actually was added to Colorado HB10-1284 on Tuesday April 27. Some changes are livable but others not so much... The bill will now be voted on by the full Senate. Mile High NORML is urging patient rights supporters to contact their state senators and urge them to vote No on HB1284.

L.105 -- withdrawn, Romer is planning on offering it at appropriations (this is one with the $35,000 fee)

L.106 -- withdrawn (would have required centers with 300+ patients to have massage therapist etc onsite)

L.107 -- Adopted (requires 2yr residency)

L.108 -- withdrawn (1000ft school ban)

L.109 -- withdrawn, Romer would like to offer it on the floor after he works with people on this, Newell is interested in it (edibles waiver)

L.110 -- withdrawn (excess product to nonprofit)

L.111 -- withdrawn, Romer wants to debate this one on the floor (under 21 ban in dispensaries)

L.112 -- Adopted (allows state charter banks, added in credit unions, to accept deposits)

L.113 -- Adopted (technical clean up; the second part of amendment moves violations under the criminal code)

L.119 -- Adopted, proposed by Foster, clarified language around local municipalities denying a renewal, struck lines 9-12 of amendment that dealt with public notice and hearings

L.120 -- Adopted, department of health amendment (clean up amendment, redefined caregiver and when patients card can be revoked - if knowingly went to a doc to get a recommendation and that doctor ended up losing right to recommend)

L.121 -- Adopted, proposed by Foster, state moratorium on licenses make local moratorium until state law is in effect, Newell voted no on this amendment.

"There are MANY substantial issues with HB1284, as passed by the House. You MUST take action to meet with your State Senator and his/her staff IMMEDIATELY and urge them to vote NO on this bill. This bill contains many unconstitutional provisions that amend or modify the Constitutional rights guaranteed to you by Amendment 20. More importantly, this law will make it close to impossible for most of you to continue to help your patients." Attorney Lauren Davis

"Let's hope legislators can understand even more basic economies of scale. With 100,000 voters now registered as patients and another couple million who believe strongly in medical marijuana rights, lawmakers should think twice before dismantling the dispensary industry." Attorney Rob Corry

Ken Gorman Marijuana Legalization Memorial Rally

Ken Gorman was a marijuana activist who was shot and killed in his home on February 17, 2007 when he interrupted a burglary inside his marijuana garden and his killers have never been brought to justice. We remember Ken the best way we know how. By continuing his monthly rally at the capital. A rally that has been a proud part of our community in Denver for the last 15 years

Join us this Saturday March 27 and every last Saturday of the month after from 3-5pm @ Colorado State Capitol Building on the West Steps. Its conveniently located at the corner of Colfax and Lincoln in Denver. Signage and Costumes are always welcome!