Politician Info
A+ Joshua Cole (D - VA) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

Delegate Cole copatroned HB 2312 to legalize adult-use.

Holds office State House District 65

Position on Marijuana Legalization

"I fully support legalizing, taxing, and regulating responsible adult usage of cannabis products for adults over the age of 21 across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Colorado has been a model of success that Virginia should look at regarding the massive amount of tax-revenue brought in by cannabis sales. We need to take that tax money and allocate it to improvements across the state in the areas of education and transportation infrastructure." (Candidate Survey Response)

Position on Medical Marijuana

"Marijuana is life saving medicine for those inflicted with conditions such as chronic pain, seizures, and those undergoing chemo-therapy cancer treatments. We need to move to a more accessible and state-legal model for various methods of consumption beyond the CBD and THC-A oils currently allowed by prescription in the Commonwealth." (Candidate Survey Response)

Co-sponsored Legislation

HB 1507 Marijuana; possession 

SJ 67 Marijuana; JLARC to study legalization of growth, sale, and possession.

HB 2113 Criminal records; sealing of records, Sealing Fee Fund created, penalties, report.

HB 2312 Marijuana; legalization of simple possession, etc.

HB5058 Prohibits Search and Seizure Based Solely on the Odor of Marijuana 

SB5029 Prohibits Search and Seizure Based Solely on the Odor of Marijuana

Votes
HB972 Decriminalization
YES
SB1015 Medical Cannabis Legalization
YES
HB2113 Expungement of Certain Records
YES
SB1339 Expungement of Certain Records
YES
HB2312 Legalization
YES
SB1406 Legalization
YES
HB1862 Employment Protections for Medical Cannabis Users
YES
HB1988 Medical Cannabis Telehealth and Processing Expansion
YES
HB2218 Medical Cannabis Flower Sales
YES
SB1333 Medical Cannabis Flower Sales
YES
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