Politician Info
C- Bart Hester (R - AR)

Holds office State Senate District 33

Position on Medical Marijuana

He's introduced legislation to amend the people-approved medical marijuana amendment to allow local governments to impose stricter regulations on marijuana dispensaries than those applied to pharmacies, as the amendment provided, and also to to regulate or even prohibit marijuana cultivation or dispensing facilities.

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Sponsored Legislation

H.B.1392 - To Amend The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment Of 2016 Regarding Local Regulations of 2017

Co-sponsored Legislation

S.B.440 - To Ban Use Of Medical Marijuana In Food And Drink Except In Certain Circumstances of 2019

Votes
2021: To Allow Telehealth Certification For Medical Marijuana, SB 703
Yes
2019: Removes CBD from the State List of Controlled Substances, HB 1518
Yes
2017: Rulemaking for Medical Cannabis Program, HB 1026
Yes
2017: To Prohibit The Smoking Of Marijuana In Any Location In Arkansas, SB 357
Abstention
Contact Bart Hester

Email: bart.hester@senate.ar.gov

Web: https://www.hesterforarkansas.com/

Phone: 501-682-6107

Address

500 Woodlane Street, Suite 320

Little Rock, AR 72201-1090

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