Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
Lawrence Township Library, Room #3
Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM
Approve March 2015 minutes. Discuss:
CMMNJ testified at NJ Assembly Regulatory Oversight Committee hearing on 3/16/15. The committee released two bills & one resolution which were approved by an Assembly floor vote (see below).
“CMMNJ TV”—episodes taped 3/31: Next taping: 4/28, noon to 4 pm.
Weekly Thursday demonstrations at the Statehouse resumed 4/2/15.
“Petition for Rulemaking:” DOH rejects entire CMMNJ Petition. DOH published its 2014 Annual Report in March 2015; DOH commissioner says she will start process to add qualifying conditions to the NJ program. Media frenzy.
CMMNJ Patient Handbook available--$10 donation suggested.
Upcoming Events:
NLRB Hearing 4/15, 6th & Chestnut, Philly 10 am: UFCW v. CCF.
4/20 Protest, March & Concert, 8am – 8 pm, Trenton’s Mill Hill Park to the Statehouse.
Million Marijuana March, 5/2, 2pm – 5pm, Camden, NJ.
“Cannabis & the Endocannabinoid System” webinar, Dr. Aggarwal, 4/11, 1 pm.
"Patients Out of Time" conference, W. Palm Beach, Florida, 5/21-23/15. http://bit.ly/1z3o1Y3
Trial of Jon Peditto, Toms River; jury selection to start 4/13; jury nullification attempt.
Recent events: NJ SPRING SMOKE-OUT, March 21 march to Trenton State House & rally.
“Medical Marijuana: Myths & Medicine,” PA State Nurses Assn., 3/26/15 Millersville Univ.
ASA’s National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference, March 27-31st in Washington, DC. PA PA Joint Health & Judiciary Committees medical cannabis hearing, 3/24, Philadelphia.
Treasury report: Checking: $2846; PayPal: $3534.
CMMNJ's meetings are the second Tuesday of each month from 7 - 9 PM at the Lawrence Twp. Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Twp., 08648. All are welcome. (Meeting at the library does not imply Mercer County’s endorsement of our issue.)
More info:
Ken Wolski, RN, (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com
http://www.cmmnj.org
Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/?fref=ts
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.
Monthly Public Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2015
NJUMR Press Conference, 2/18, Newark with NJACLU, LEAP & NAACP; CMMNJ endorsed.
Sens. Booker, Paul & Gellibrand’s Press Conference today, 3/10/15, introduced CARERS Act, the first-ever bill in U.S. Senate to legalize marijuana for medical use!
CMMNJ testified at NJ Assembly Regulatory Oversight Committee Hearing, 3/2/15.
“CMMNJ TV”--two episodes taped 2/24: Roger & Lora (Genny) Barbour & Hugh Giordano. Next taping: 3/31, noon to 4 pm. Distribute our shows nationally?
“Petition for Rulemaking,” for MMP reg changes; media reports DOH will respond 3/15.
Current NJ marijuana bills: A3525/S2312 (comprehensive MMP fix); S1896/A3094 (legalize, tax and regulate marijuana); A3726 (adds PTSD); A218 (decrim).
Upcoming Events: NLRB Hearing 3/16, 6th & Chestnut, Philly 10 am: UFCW v. CCF.
NJ SPRING SMOKE-OUT Sat., March 21, 2:00pm march to Trenton State House.
“Medical Marijuana: Myths & Medicine,” PA State Nurses Assn., 3/26/15 Millersville Univ.
ASA’s National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference, March 27-31st in Washington, DC.
"Patients Out of Time" conference, W. Palm Beach, Florida, 5/21-23/15. http://bit.ly/1z3o1Y3
Trial of Jon Peditto, Toms River; jury selection to start. Jury nullification attempt.
CMMNJ Patient Handbook being printed.
PA joint House committee hearing on SB3, 3/24/15, 800 Spruce St., Philadelphia, 10 am.
Recent events: Grand Rounds: “Medical Marijuana” at Princeton House, 2/23/15 Dr. Marcu.
March for the Love of Cannabis, 101 S. Market Street, Wilmington, De 2/14/15.
“Cannabis & the Endocannabinoid System” webinar, Dr. Aggarwal, 2/21 & 3/7.
AAP endorsed limited pediatric use, rescheduling, & decrim for minors and young adults.
PA Medical cannabis bill, SB 3 hearing 2/25, Harrisburg.
Treasury report: Checking: $3651; PayPal: $3526. IRS e-postcard and state corp. updates done.
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.
Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:
N.J. medical marijuana program stagnating because state limits illnesses, bars edibles, critics say
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/03/nj_medical_marijuana_program_stagnating_because_of.html
NJ Marijuana Advocates To Hold Spring ‘Smoke Out’
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/03/05/nj-marijuana-advocates-to-hold-spring-smoke-out/
Booker legislation would exempt N.J. doctors dispensing marijuana from federal drug laws
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/03/booker_legislation_would_exempt_nj_doctors_dispensing_marijuana_from_federal_drug_laws.html
A Sensible Bill on Medical Marijuana
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/11/opinion/a-sensible-bill-on-medical-marijuana.html?emc=edit_tnt_20150311&nlid=17961243&tntemail0=y&_r=0
CARERS Act Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTPi5lpXqOE
Senators Introduce Bill To End Federal Curbs On Medical Marijuana
http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidkroll/2015/03/11/is-congress-planning-to-legalize-marijuana/
Federal Medical Marijuana Bill Adds A Fifth Sponsor
http://www.theweedblog.com/federal-medical-marijuana-bill-adds-a-fifth-sponsor/
Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Bill Gains Momentum in Senate and House
http://www.bergendispatch.com/articles/35908140/Bipartisan-Medical-Marijuana-Bill-Gains-Momentum-in-Senate-and-House-.aspx
Colorado shows why legalized pot is wrong for NJ
http://www.thedailyjournal.com/story/opinion/2015/03/11/colorado-shows-legalized-pot-wrong-nj/70185520/
LETTER: Angelini oped spewed anti-marijuana propaganda
http://www.app.com/story/opinion/readers/2015/03/13/letter-angelini-oped-spewed-anti-marijuana-propaganda/70283920/
LETTER: Stop criminalizing, stigmatizing pot users
http://www.app.com/story/opinion/readers/2015/03/16/letter-stop-criminalizing-stigmatizing-pot-users/24842813/
How New Jersey could legalize pot: Letter
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/how_new_jersey_could_legalize_pot_letter.html
AP: NJ issues standards for edible medical marijuana
http://www.app.com/story/news/local/new-jersey/2015/03/13/ap-nj-issues-standards-edible-medical-marijuana/70290610/
Opinion: New Jersey's medical marijuana program languishes - so do the patients it could help
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/opinion_new_jerseys_medical_marijuana_program_lang.html
This Opinion was published on March 16, the very day that the failings of the state's Medicinal Marijuana Program were discussed at the State House in Trenton during an Assembly Regulatory Oversight Committee hearing. All the members of the committee got a copy of this Opinion.
The committee today released two bills and one resolution designed to expand the state's program:
• A-3726 (Mazzeo/Stender) - Authorizes medical marijuana for qualifying patients with post-traumatic stress disorder:
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2014/Bills/A4000/3726_I1.PDF
• A-4286 (Eustace/Gusciora/Tucker) - Authorizes transfer of excess medical marijuana inventory between alternative treatment centers.
• ACR-224 (Gusciora/Eustace/Tucker) - Determines that certain medical marijuana program regulations are inconsistent with legislative intent:
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2014/Bills/ACR/224_I1.PDF
Marijuana activists ramp up legalization efforts in N.J.
http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2015/03/16/marijuana-activists-ramping-legalization-efforts-nj/24833551/
N.J. Health Department takes step toward allowing
edible medical marijuana for kids
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/03/nj_health_department_takes_step_toward_allowing_me.html
NJ Lawmakers Consider Expansion of Medical Marijuana Program
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/WHYY-NJ-Lawmakers-Consider-Medical-Marijuana-Program-296696031.html
UPDATE: NJ Medical Marijuana Changes
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/healthquest/update-nj-medical-marijuana-changes
Medical marijuana – NJ moving ahead with edible pot for kids
http://nj1015.com/nj-moves-ahead-with-medical-pot-for-kids/
Brownies and Lozenges: NJ Issues Guidelines for Edible Medical Marijuana Products
http://patch.com/new-jersey/montclair/brownies-and-lozenges-nj-issues-guidelines-edible-medical-marijuana-products-0
Editorial: N.J. availability of edible medical marijuana moves at frustrating pace
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/editorial_nj_availability_of_edible_medical_mariju.html
WATCH: N.J. marijuana activist confronts Christie
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/03/confronted_by_nj_weedman_christie_tells_him_to_tal.html
DEMS THREATEN ‘LEGISLATIVE VETO’ TO EASE RESTRICTIONS ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/15/03/26/dems-threaten-legislative-veto-to-ease-restrictions-on-medical-marijuana/
Lawmakers Approve Bills to Revamp NJ Medical Marijuana Program
http://patch.com/new-jersey/bloomfield/lawmakers-approve-bill-revamp-nj-medical-marijuana-program-bills-head-senate-0
Medical marijuana report release could lead to expanding N.J. program
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/03/njs_medical_marijuana_program_so_far_800-plus_poun.html
Philly420: Limiting medical marijuana conditions in Pa. a bad path
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/philly420/Philly420_Limiting_medical_marijuana_conditions_in_Pa_a_bad_path.html#TgB1hyi5MTdpAcuF.99
Poll: Should more illnesses be added to the list that qualifies N.J. patients for medical marijuana?
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/04/poll_should_more_illnesses_be_added_to_the_list_th.html
What is N.J.'s tax on medical marijuana if not 'blood money?'
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/04/story_of_nj_teen_backs_up_christies_abortion_polic.html
Medical Marijuana Advocates Hope Proposed Changes Will Improve New Jersey Program
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/04/04/advocates-push-for-new-jersey-to-add-medical-marijuana-conditions/
Notice of Action on Petition for Rulemaking
http://www.nj.gov/health/legal/documents/njac864mmp.pdf
Medical Marijuana Could Treat More Ailments in New Jersey
http://www.njtvonline.org/news/video/medical-marijuana-could-treat-more-ailments-in-new-jersey/
Panel to study more ailments for medical pot
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20150402_Panel_to_study_more_ailments_for_medical_pot.html#59rZp2bZwQvPmgip.99
STATE MAY EXPAND MEDICAL MARIJUANA TO COVER PTSD, OTHER CONDITIONS
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/15/03/31/state-may-expand-medical-marijuana-to-cover-ptsd-other-conditions/
New Jersey to look at adding medical marijuana conditions
http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/new-jersey-report-finds-3-600-have-used-medical-marijuana-1.10171904
Marijuana protesters light up across the street from New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton
http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20150321/marijuana-protesters-light-up-across-the-street-from-new-jersey-statehouse-in-trenton
Advocates Push to Legalize Marijuana in New Jersey
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Advocates-Push-to-Legalize-Marijuana-in-New-Jersey-297139101.html#ixzz3Wfjawin6
Dozens smoke pot outside N.J. Statehouse during 'Spring Smoke Out' rally for marijuana legalization
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2015/03/legalized_marijuana_nj_statehouse_in_spring_smoke.html
Chris Christie's muddled message on marijuana and the War on Drugs | Mulshine
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/chris_christies_muddled_message_on_marijuana_and_t.html
NJ Weedman’s Passing the Joint: After a successful Smoke-Out rally, time to keep fighting
http://www.trentonian.com/opinion/20150325/nj-weedmans-passing-the-joint-after-a-successful-smoke-out-rally-time-to-keep-fighting
Pot generates blood money, but he'll take the booze tax anytime | Editorial
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/03/pot_generates_blood_money_but_hell_take_the_booze.html#incart_river
NJ Lawmakers Consider Expansion of Medical Marijuana Program
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/WHYY-NJ-Lawmakers-Consider-Medical-Marijuana-Program-296696031.html#ixzz3WfloPb1K
N.J. PTSD sufferers would qualify for medical marijuana under bill approved by Assembly
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/03/nj_ptsd_sufferers_would_qualify_for_medical_mariju.html
Links to the videos from the first Health and Judiciary committee hearing! 2 parts:
http://www.pahousegop.com/55.aspx
