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A Melanie Stansbury (D - NM) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE

Holds office U.S. House District 1

Candidate in race for U.S. House District 1 on Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Co-sponsored Legislation

H.R.3617 - Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act

Comments

"We just voted to decriminalize cannabis in the House! I was proud to pass the MORE Act, which:
• Decriminalizes marijuana on a federal level
• Begins to address the injustices of the War on Drugs
• Expunges federal marijuana convictions
Now it’s time for the Senate to act!" (4/1/22)

"In 2019, I voted for legislation to decriminalize cannabis, an important step to reform the cannabis policies that have disproportionately impacted low-income people of color. I support expunging the records of non-violent drug offenders. I also support responsible recreational cannabis legislation that would regulate cannabis like alcohol and help to stimulate the economy." (2022)

Votes

2022: Medical Marijuana Research Act, HR5657

YES

2022: Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, HR 3617

YES

2021: New Mexico Cannabis Regulation Act, HB 12

YES

2019: AN ACT RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; DECREASING PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA AND OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, SB 323

YES

2019: New Mexico Cannabis Regulation Act, HB356

YES

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