Federal Legalization of Marijuana is On The Table.

**Walleye Hunter** · November 20th, 2019, 06:11 PM

Mad Maddy has posted today...

Today, Judiciary Committee - Democrats will vote on The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act and move this important criminal justice reform bill to the House floor.

This Act is supposed to decriminalize (legalize) the marahuchi and forgive all who have been convicted for it in the past. What I can't figure out is why is it, "Judiciary Committee - Democrats", and not just, "House Judiciary Committee"?

**gnbrotz** · November 20th, 2019, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Walleye Hunter

Mad Maddy has posted today...

This Act is supposed to decriminalize (legalize) the marahuchi and forgive all who have been convicted for it in the past. What I can't figure out is why is it, "Judiciary Committee - Democrats", and not just, "House Judiciary Committee"?

Because they have the majority on the committee, and even if some (R)s vote for it, it's likely the (D)s will have much larger numbers, and will take full credit for the advancement.

**Walleye Hunter** · November 20th, 2019, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by gnbrotz

Because they have the majority on the committee, and even if some (R)s vote for it, it's likely the (D)s will have much larger numbers, and will take full credit for the advancement.

Aaaaa ok but if the numbers were flipped it would probably be 'bi-partisan' legislation.

**fallenleader** · November 20th, 2019, 07:11 PM

legalization, another government word for tax.
repeal, a word no one in government has ever heard of.

not sure if we should roll with it or fight it and only stand for repeal.

**abner13** · November 20th, 2019, 07:15 PM

How long will it take to delete the marijuana question from the 4473?

**Walleye Hunter** · November 20th, 2019, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by fallenleader

legalization, another government word for tax.
repeal, a word no one in government has ever heard of.

not sure if we should roll with it or fight it and only stand for repeal.

IIRC they were talking about a 5% tax on it.

Originally Posted by abner13

How long will it take to delete the marijuana question from the 4473?

Let's get it passed first. Puff, puff, buy your own.