Monthly Public Meeting Agenda
Lawrence Twp. Library, Rm. #1
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM
Approve September 2017 minutes. Discuss:
Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 (S1689): Congressional co-sponsors sought for Sen. Booker’s bill. Take action: Capwiz from DPA and NORML.
NJ’s legalization bill (S3195): Peter & Jim published on Facebook’s “Friends of CMMNJ” letter templates in support of home cultivation, addressing concerns. Statewide elections on November 7, 2017.
Public Hearing 9/18/17 in Trenton on the Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP) Review Panel’s initial approval of 43 petitions to add conditions to the MMP. The 60-day public comment period ended 9/25/17. Panel was thanked and urged to speed up the process. Sue Carson, head of NJ MMP, discussed issues with CMMNJ. DOH Commissioner Cathleen Bennett resigned.
Statehouse Podcasts continue at the Annex, 11 am – 2pm, Thursdays. Thanksgiving lunch planned.
Political Prisoner Ed (NJWeedman) Forchion remains in jail awaiting trial. “Joint” closed.
Upcoming Events: “CMMNJ TV” taping at Princeton TV studio, 10/3/17, 10 – 2 pm.
Help Not Handcuffs, Park Ave., Asbury Park, 10/28/17, 6 – 9pm ($25 donation suggested).
Medical Cannabis Conference, Montego Bay Jamaica, Nov. 10 -1, 2017. Atecam.com
Get out and vote, Tuesday, November 7, 2017.
Recent Events: Ewing Community Fest; The College of New Jersey, 9/23/17.
Trenton Cannabis Community Awareness: Part 2, Mill Hill Park, Trenton, 9/30/17 4:20 pm to 7:10 pm.
Treasury report: Checking: $3467; PayPal: $3102. Multicolored hemp bands from Romania--Suggested retail price: $1/apiece; 3 for $2. Wholesale prices are available.
CMMNJ's meetings are the 2nd 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, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com http://www.cmmnj.org
Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.
Monthly Public Meeting Minutes
September 12, 2017
Congressional co-sponsors sought for Sen. Booker’s Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 (S1689). Take action: Capwiz from DPA and NORML. (S1689 introduced at a press conference in Linden on 8/4/17.)
Informational hearing on NJ State Sen. Scutari’s legalization bill (S3195) held at Senate Judiciary Committee on 6/19/17. CMMNJ testified in support of the bill and called for public use of marijuana. CMMNJ also called for CUMMA amendments—repeal 7% medical tax; add home cultivation; & reschedule marijuana. Leo spoke with Scott Rudder today; NJ CannaBusiness (NJCBA) does not support home cultivation for S3195, but does for CUMMA. Jim Miller will do a letter template for home cultivation, addressing concerns. Election is coming up; keep those cards and letters coming. NJCBA networking event 9/27, 3-8 pm. NJCIA event is on 9/14/17, 8:30 am to noon. NJ launched a chapter of Women Grow. Leo involved with Minorities for Medical Marijuana. Christie is out of office on 1/16/18.
Public Hearing 9/18/17 at 10 am, Trenton War Memorial on the Medicinal Marijuana Program Review Panel’s initial approval of 43 petitions to add conditions to the MMP. The 60 day public comment period ends 9/25/17. Submit comments to : mmp.administrator@doh.nj.gov or by mail to NJ DOH MMP, PO Box 360, Trenton, NJ 08625-0360, Attn: Medicinal Marijuana Review Panel. For a list of the conditions, see: http://cmmnj.blogspot.com/2017/01/petitions-to-nj-doh-panel.html;
For links to each Petition, see: http://www.nj.gov/health/medicalmarijuana/review-panel/petitions2016.shtml
Visitors to cmmnj.org get a spam warning; Mike Brennan knows a web master.
Nick to set up T-spring account to sell CMMNJ merchandise.
Statehouse Podcasts continue at the Annex, 11 am – 2pm, Thursdays.
Political Prisoner Ed (NJWeedman) Forchion remains in jail over 6 months awaiting trial. “Joint” closed.
Jason Arnold editing episodes of “CMMNJ TV.” Next taping, 10/3/17, 10-2pm.
Upcoming Events: Community Fest; The College of New Jersey, 9/23/17 10 -4 pm. Volunteers needed.
Trenton Cannabis Community Awareness: Part 2, Mill Hill Park, Trenton, 9/30/17 4:20 pm to 7:10 pm.
Recent events: NORML’s 2017 Conference and Congressional Lobby Day, Washington, DC, 9/10-12.
Medical Marijuana, Holistic Moms Network, 211 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ, 9/8/17 9:45 am – 11:45 am
Treasury report: Checking: $3269; PayPal: $3102.
More info: Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com
http://www.cmmnj.org
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.
Recent Media Coverage and Blogs:
Medical Marijuana Updatehttps://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2017/sep/13/medical_marijuana_update
These 3 things will change no matter who succeeds Christie (yes, marijuana's on the list)
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/09/pot_taxes_and_global_warming_3_things_that_will_ch.html
What's Murphy's plan?
Murphy promises to join states like Colorado that have legalized recreational use of pot. In fact, it's part of how he plans to shore up a $1.3 billion tax hike in the state to help pay for all sorts of state spending programs he's promised on the campaign trail.
New Jersey would join seven other states and the District of Columbia that have legalized recreational use. But New Jersey could become the first state in the northeast to get legal pot in the hands of smokers and fans of edibles. Maine and Maryland voters approved legalization in November, but both of the state's governors have dragged their feet on implementing the measures.
Murphy projects to bring in $300 million a year in tax revenue from legal weed.
What's Guadagno's plan?
Guadagno opposes legalizing pot for recreational use. But she supports expanding New Jersey's medicinal marijuana use and decriminalization.
"I completely agree that we should decriminalize it," Guadagno said at a Republican gubernatorial debate in May.
Top N.J. pot doc doesn't like that label, but what else do you call someone with 3,000 patients?
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/cannabis/top-nj-pot-doc-doesnt-like-that-label-but-what-do-you-call-one-with-3000-patients-20170929.html
ATTENTION: Cannabis Action for NJ
https://www.facebook.com/notes/jo-anne-zito/attention-cannabis-action-for-nj/10154499532792595/
N.J. Democrats hope legalizing marijuana will boost state finances
http://www.thecannabist.co/2017/09/15/new-jersey-marijuana-legalization-democrats/88158/
Here’s the timeline for NJ’s possible expansion of medical marijuana
http://nj1015.com/heres-the-timeline-for-njs-possible-expansion-of-medical-marijuana/?trackback=tsmclip
NJHA Board Announces Cathleen Bennett as President and CEO
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/njha-board-announces-cathleen-bennett-as-president-and-ceo-300526204.html
Meet and Greet Social
Help Not Handcuffs
https://www.universe.com/events/meet-and-greet-social-tickets-asbury-park-3SC56G
Public Comment Period on adding qualifying conditions to the Medicinal Marijuana Program
http://cmmnj.blogspot.com/2017/09/219-woodside-ave.html?m=1
Committee Meeting of SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Senate Bill 3195 “Legalizes possession and personal use of small amounts of marijuana for persons age 21 and over; creates Division of Marijuana Enforcement and licensing structure” DATE: June 19, 2017
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislativepub/pubhear/sju07192017.pdf
NJ Weedman files ethics charge against judge
http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20170920/nj-weedman-files-ethics-charge-against-judge
Dr. Oz Says Medical Marijuana Could Help Solve Opioid Addiction
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomangell/2017/09/19/dr-oz-says-medical-marijuana-could-help-solve-opioid-addiction/#72203cb74219
Cannabis Nurses Magazine
September/October 2017
https://issuu.com/hempnation/docs/cnm_sept-oct_2017fin
Unequal & Unfair: NJ's War on Marijuana Users (PDF)
https://www.aclu-nj.org/theissues/criminaljustice/unequal-unfair-njs-war-marijuana-users/
Tatyana ‘Tuffy’ Rivera and her New Jersey Cannabis Activist Family
http://www.ladybud.com/2017/09/11/tatyana-tuffy-rivera-and-her-new-jersey-cannabis-activist-family/
15 Nursing Contact Hours! All Inclusive Medical Cannabis Conference at Iberostar in Montego Bay Jamaica
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15-nursing-contact-hours-all-inclusive-medical-cannabis-conference-at-iberostar-in-montego-bay-tickets-28970659021?aff=MontegoBay&afu=39231686818
Dear Mr. Wolski:
Thank you for contacting me to express your support regarding S. 1689, the Marijuana Justice Act. Your opinion is very important to me, and I appreciate the opportunity to respond to you on this critical issue.
The Marijuana Justice Act would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, making it legal at the federal level. The bill would incentivize states through federal funding to change their marijuana laws if it is illegal in the state and the state disproportionately arrests or incarcerates minorities or low-income individuals for offenses related to marijuana. Additionally, the bill would automatically expunge federal marijuana use and possession crimes, and it would allow an individual currently serving a sentence in federal prison for a marijuana offense to petition a court for resentencing.
I have long supported legislation that would have prohibited the use of federal funds to prosecute individuals who use medicinal marijuana in states that legally permit it. At the same time, I vigorously support efforts to keep marijuana out of the hands of our youth given the dangers of substance abuse. Please know that I will keep your views in mind as I continue to review this legislation.
Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance. I invite you to visit my website (http://menendez.senate.gov) to learn more about how I am standing up for New Jersey families in the United States Senate.
Sincerely,
Bob Menendez
United States Senator
