Politician Info
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Carol Ammons (D - IL)
In 2019 Ammons gave a passionate speech regarding the devastation of the drug war on black people directly after a "No Vote" on the Adult-Use bill being voted on.
Holds office State House District 103
Position on Marijuana Legalization
While Ammons did not vote on the Recreational bill that passed in 2019, she did so because she felt it did not go far enough to correct the damage of the drug war. She was the Lead sponsor of HB902 - Cannabis Legalization Equity Act which would have allowed a much higher possesion limit and would reserve 51% of licenses for minorities.
Sponsored Legislation
SB10 - 'Adds PTSD as a qualifying condition' (2016)
SB2228 - Decriminalization Bill (2016)
SB4870 - Ashley's Law (2018)
HB902 - Cannabis Legalization Equity Act (2019)
Votes
SB10
Yes
Decriminalization Bill
Yes
Ashley's Law
Yes
Alternative to Opiates
Yes
Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act
No Vote
Medical Cannabis Sunset Bill
Excused
Ashley's Law 2.0
Yes