Last week the General Affairs Committee voted against passing LB677, a bill dealing with the regulations of the private industry for medical cannabis. Senators, including Committee Chair Sen. Rick Holdcroft, Sen. Bob Andersen, Sen. Stan Clouse, Sen. Barry DeKay, and Sen. Jared Storm voted against, while Sen. John Cavanaugh, Sen. Dan Quick, and Sen. Victor Roundtree, voted in support.

However, it is far from over. Despite the committee choosing to toss the will of the voters, Senator Ben Hansen filed a pull motion, to “pull” the bill to be debated on the floor. Garnering the support for this motion is vital to establishing a medical system that would provide legal access for patients.

We are asking for all supporters to email their senator today, asking them to support Senator Hansen’s pull motion, and give this issue supported by 71 % of voters, the day to be debated by the entire legislature.  The will of the people should mean something, and as representatives their duty is to listen.

We’ve also included a breakdown of support by Legislative district for you to include in an email to your senator.

YOUR senator NEED to hear from YOU to ensure the voice of the people is upheld.