Holds office State Senate District 47
iVoterGuide 2020 Questionnaire:
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
In response to 2022 NC Family Policy Council's question “Should the use of marijuana for medical purposes be legal in North Carolina?” NO
https://www.ncfamilyvoter.com/candidate/hise-ralph/
Winston-Salem Journal 6/2/2022:
Sen. Ralph Hise, R-McDowell, has questioned the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana. He also said he was concerned legislators would be removed from the regulatory process so that it would be left up to doctors to determine who qualifies for medical marijuana.
But Hise voted yes Thursday.
Winston-Salem Journal 08/26/2021:
Sen. Ralph Hise, R-McDowell, compared the recent Food and Drug Administration decision to give full authorization to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine with no similar action by the FDA on the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana.
“Where are the FDA recommendations on medical marijuana?” Hise asked. “What is the one thing they say it treats or cures?
“I know this bill has its path, but this is not about patients and receiving treatments. This is about placing North Carolina on a path that will make it more acceptable to legalize marijuana.”
B- Supports legalization of medical cannabis and/or decriminalization - voted for but did not sponsor legislation.
Voting History:
SB 711 NC Compassionate Care Act: YES - 2022
SB 168 Expand Allowed Medical Uses/Cannabis Extract: YES - 2019
SB 124 LEO Managed CBD Oil Drop Box: YES - 2018
HB 992/SB 771 Amend Industrial Hemp Definition: YES - 2016
SB 313 Industrial Hemp: YES - 2015
HB 766 Amend CBD Oil Statute: YES - 2015
HB 1220 Hope 4 Haley and Friends: YES - 2014
Email: ralph@ralphhise.com
Web: https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/298
Phone: 919-733-3460
North Carolina Senate 300 North Salisbury Street, Room 300-A
Raleigh, NC 27603-5925