NORML's Smoke the Vote

C- Mike Bost (R - IL)

Holds office U.S. House District 12

Comments

"In our candidate interviews, Bost also stated unequivocally he opposes the legalization of recreational marijuana. " 3/7/18

"It's going to cause confusion in our communities," said Republican Rep. Mike Bost of Murphysboro. "... I guarantee you that we will be back adjusting this legislation or we would be back in this floor for the legalization of marijuana." 4/17/13

Opponents of the measure stressed the difficulty of regulating marijuana use. “Every state that has implemented this has had problems,” said Republican state Representative Mike Bost. 4/17/13

Votes

2021: The MORE Act, HR 3617

2021: Medical Marijuana Research Act, HR 5657

Yes

2019: The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595

Yes

2019: Blumenauer/McClintock/Norton Amendment to Protect Legalization

2016: Veterans Equal Access Amendment

2015: Rohrabacher/Farr Amendment to Protect Medical

2015: McClintock/Polis Amendment to Protect Legalization

Vote Smart Key Votes

HR 8454: Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act