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B Joe Cervantes (D - NM) DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

Holds office State Senate District 31

Position on Marijuana Legalization

Santa Fe New Mexican reported that Sen. Joe Cervantes believes that New Mexico is not ready to legalize marijuana

"Sen. Joe Cervantes, D-Las Cruces, has argued New Mexico isn’t ready to legalize marijuana" (1/17/2020).

Position on Marijuana Decriminalization

According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, " Cervantes supported decriminalization and allowing it for medical use, but said 'past legislation that has been introduced has not ensured workplace safety'" (1/17/2020)

Vote Smart Key Votes

HB 239: Establishes Cannabis as Prison Contraband

SB 6: Amends Various State Cannabis Policies and Regulations

YES

SB 100: Establishes the Cannabis Regulation Act

YES

SB 323: Reduces Criminal Penalties for Marijuana Possession

YES

SB 204: Authorizes Medical Cannabis In Certain School Settings

YES

SJR 5: Authorizes the Use of Marijuana

SB 383: Authorizes Decriminalization of Marijuana

YES

SB 383: Authorizes Decriminalization of Marijuana

Contact Joe Cervantes

Email: info@joe4nm.com

Web: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Members/Legislator?SponCode=SCERV

Phone: 505-986-4861

Address

490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 319A

Santa Fe, NM 87501

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