Holds office State Senate District 21
Sen. Tom McInnis (R-25th District) said he opposes legalizing it for recreational uses but when asked about medical use he said, “Oh, that’s a different story. It’s got to be researched. It’s got to be proven. I want to see the data. I don’t want to see somebody’s opinion. I want to see the hard data. But, the recreational marijuana, no way.”
iVoterGuide 2020 Questionnaire:
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Sen. Tom McInnis, a Republican from Moore County, said Monday he had “no doubt that this bill sponsor’s well intended. But as my mother used to say, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.” McInnis said that he buried a cousin who “smoked one marijuana joint at 14 years old and never put it down.”
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.
McInnis has represented Senate District 25 since 2015. He is running to represent Senate District 21 in the 2023-2024 General Assembly. https://ballotpedia.org/Tom_McInnis
Voting History:
SB 3 NC Compassionate Care Act: NO - 2023
SB 711 NC Compassionate Care Act: NO - 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: EXCUSED ABSENCE - 2016
SB 313 Industrial Hemp: YES - 2015
HB 766 Amend CBD Oil Statute: YES - 2015
Email: Tom.McInnis@ncleg.gov
Web: https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/389
Phone: 919-733-5953
300 North Salisbury Street, Room 314
Raleigh, NC 27603