Opponents, who included Sen. Joyce Krawiec, R-Forsyth, expressed concern that SB711 will: serve as a gateway to legalized marijuana in North Carolina by 2024; that the licensing fee for vendors is too low; that a license should not be allowed to be sold; and that the potential profit levels need to be lowered.
Holds office State Senate District 31
iVoterGuide 2020 Questionnaire:
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
In response to 2022 NC Family Policy Council's question “Should North Carolina legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes? NO
https://www.ncfamilyvoter.com/candidate/krawiec-joyce/
In response to 2020 NC Family Policy Council question, "Should NC legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes?" Krawiec responded NO:
F Public opposition to significant marijuana law reform (adult use, medical, and/or decriminalization) but may have sponsored and/or voted in favor of CBD/Hemp specific bills.
Krawiec is running unopposed and will represent Senate District 31 in the 2023-2024 General Assembly. https://ballotpedia.org/Joyce_Krawiec
Voting History:
SB 3 NC Compassionate Care Act: NO - 2023
SB 711 NC Compassionate Care Act: EXCUSED ABSENCE - 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