Politician Info
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Joan Padilla (D - IL)
"I am the director of a cancer wellness center. I know the benefits of the MM program here in Illinois. I would like to reduce the redtape that often delays patients from getting the relief they deserve. Remove physician signature requirement, patient will only have to show records indicating they have been diagnosed with a qualifying condition."
Position on Marijuana Legalization
"I believe we should legalize recreational marijuana."
(email correspondence with Chicago NORML, September 2018)
Position on Medical Marijuana
"I am the director of a cancer wellness center. I know the benefits of the MM program here in Illinois. I would like to reduce the redtape that often delays patients from getting the relief they deserve. Remove physician signature requirement, patient will only have to show records indicating they have been diagnosed with a qualifying condition."
(email correspondence with Chicago NORML, September 2018)