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C- John Spiros (R - WI) MEDICAL USE

Rep John Spiros (R-Marshfield) representing Wisconsin’s 86th Assembly District and Chair of the 2019 Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety which is holding up the Legalize Opportunity – Legalize Marijuana Bill (AB 220). In an interview before being re-elected in 2018, he seemed to think CBD Oil was the miracle cure and medical marijuana was not needed, while dismissing the opportunity marijuana reform presents.

Holds office State Assembly District 86

Biography

Born Akron, Ohio, July 28, 1961; married; 5 children (1 son-in-law), 4 grandchildren.
Graduate Marietta High School (Marietta, Ohio), 1979; A.A.S. in Criminal Justice, MTCC (Omaha, Nebraska), 1985.
Vice president, safety and claims management for a transportation company in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Served in U.S. Air Force, 1979–85, SAC “Elite” guard.
Member: Trucking Industry Defense Association (board president 2015–17; executive committee 2013–18); Wisconsin Farm Bureau; Marshfield Elks Club.
City of Marshfield alderman, 2005–13.
Elected to Assembly since 2012.

Member of Transportation Projects Commission

Position on Marijuana Legalization

Oct 2018 However, I am reticent to legalize recreational marijuana until law enforcement has way to calculate how “high” someone is to determine their level of impairment, much like we do with alcohol. Additionally, new research has shown that not only is recreational marijuana not the economic boost originally projected, but incidents involving car crashes are higher in states where marijuana is legalized, not to mention car insurance rates are higher. So I am waiting to see how this plays out before voting to legalize it in our state.

Position on Marijuana Decriminalization

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Position on Medical Marijuana

Oct 2018 In an article Election Q&A: Wis. State Assembly, 86th District candidates Published on October 30, 2018, Rep. Sprios had this to say when asked about marijuana reform:

Voters in Marathon County will be asked to weigh in on medical marijuana in this election. What are your views on medical marijuana? What about recreational marijuana?

This session, the legislature legalized the possession of CBD oil, which can be an alternative to medical marijuana. This allows families who have exhausted all options another treatment alternative. This oil has shown promise in treating seizure disorders, especially among young children.

Spiros has supported the controversial GOP medical marijuana bills that do not allow home grows or smoking products.