Ok So I was wrong about these bills being finished. When the sub-committee ‘tabled’ the bill, it just means that the sub-committee wasn’t going to vote on it. So the bills now go back to the full house for a vote. Now is the time to be emailing your delegates. You can get all the email addresses for the Courts of Justice on my previous post here. Email them, call them, and show up to their office. If you’re tired of sneaking around, now’s your time to speak up about it. Without your delegates knowing what you want, how can you complain when you don’t get what you want?
It looks like the bills are going to be squashed. The bills were ‘tabled’ I didn’t know exactly what it meant. I just Google’d it, and this is what it came up with….
Table a Bill:
Motions to table, or to “lay on the table,” are used to block or kill amendments or other parliamentary questions. When approved, a tabling motion is considered the final disposition of that issue. One of the most widely used parliamentary procedures, the motion to table is not debatable, and adoption requires a simple majority vote.
In the Senate, however, different language is sometimes used. The motion may be worded to let a bill “lie on the table,” perhaps for subsequent “picking up.” This motion is more flexible, keeping the bill pending for later action, if desired. Tabling motions on amendments are effective debate-ending devices in the Senate.
Sounds like to me that it’s going to die. It was a great attempt for Mr. Morgan. Way to go sir!
So the subcommittee on crime is meeting. I’ve tried to find a feed on it without any luck. As far as I know they started at 3pm EST. And Delegate Morgan had quite a few bills ahead of him. Once I know something, I’ll let you know.
So I’ve been a talking with NORML lately about setting up a local chapter for the Hampton Roads area. I’m proud to say this actually might happen. I can’t say that I know when this will happen, I hope soon. Thanks to Dee, and Keith at NORML.
In other news on the legalization front, Chairman H. Morgan Griffith of the sub-committee on crime under the Courts of Justice in the House of Delegates stated that he was going to kill HB 1134 & HB 1136 once the bill reached his committee. Sounds like he doesn’t know what his constituents want. He can’t! Griffith hasn’t let his constituents voice their opinion with him. That is exactly what is wrong in our country. Politicians make decisions based on what they THINK we want, without ever asking.
I took the liberty to check out the bill and see who was on the committee, as you seen by my earlier posts. I did receive a reply by my Delegate Paula Miller. She currently never said whether she was for, or against it. She just quoted what Chairman Griffith said. What will it take? In order for us to move forward we must group together. We must tell everyone we know in Virginia and call our Delegates. Let them know what we want. After all, it’s their tax-paid job.
So I’ve pasted my email with Paula Miller below.
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Dear Mr. Clark: While there are proponents on both sides of this issue, I will tell you honestly that this bill will not pass this year and will not even come to a vote on the House floor, because the bill has been sent to the House Courts of Justice Committee for hearings. The chairman of that committee has already announced that “I’m going to kill that in about a millisecond in my committee.” I appreciate hearing from you and please contact me on any issues of concern. Sincerely, Paula J. Miller, Delegate, 87th District |
So what do we need to change your mind Paula Miller? You tell me how many signatures it’s going to take to prove it to you? Where do you stand on this issue? We want to know.
The bill was passed to the sub-committee on crime. The delegates on that committee are:
Griffith (Chairman), Albo, Bell, Robert B., Cline, Gilbert, Miller, J.H., Armstrong, Watts, Herring
Below I’ve taken the liberty of gathering names, email addresses, phone numbers for all members on the committee. Email them, call them. Voice your concern for our current drug policy. Remember, we’re Americans this is what we do. Aren’t you tired of hiding? Let’s email them. Tell them to say yes to HB 1134.
DelDAlbo@house.state.va.us – Delegate David B. Albo –(703) 451-3555 — Chairman
DelCAthey@house.virginia.gov — Delegate Clifford L. Athey, Jr. — (540) 635-2123 – Vice Chair
DelMGriffith@house.state.va.us — Delegate H. Morgan Griffith — (540) 389-4498
DelTKilgore@house.state.va.us — Delegate Terry G. Kilgore — Phone: (276) 386-7011
DelBJanis@house.state.va.us — Delegate William R. Janis — (804) 726-5856
DelRBell@house.state.va.us — Delegate Robert B. Bell — (434) 245-8900
DelBCline@house.virginia.gov — Delegate Benjamin L. Cline — (434) 946-9908
DelSIaquinto@house.virginia.gov — Delegate Sal R. Iaquinto — (757) 430-0102
DelTGilbert@House.state.va.us — Delegate C. Todd Gilbert — (540) 459-7550
DelCPeace@house.virginia.gov — Delegate Christopher K. Peace — (804) 698-1097
DelJMiller@house.virginia.gov — Delegate Jackson H. Miller — (703) 244-6172
DelMLoupassi@house.virginia.gov — Delegate G. Manoli Loupassi — (804) 698-1068
info@votevillanueva.com – Delegate Ron A. Villanueva — 757-216-3883
DelWCleaveland@house.virginia.gov — Delegate William H. Cleaveland — (540) 992-4041
DelJJohnson@house.virginia.gov — Delegate Joseph P. Johnson, Jr. — (276) 628-9940
DelWArmstrong@house.virginia.gov — Delegate Ward L. Armstrong — (276) 632-7022
DelWBarlow@house.virginia.gov — Delegate William K. Barlow — (757) 357-9720
DelVWatts@house.virginia.gov — Delegate Vivian E. Watts — (703) 978-2989
DelDToscano@house.state.va.us — Delegate David J. Toscano — (434) 220-1660
DelCHerring@house.virginia.gov — Delegate Charniele L Herring — (703) 370-1163
DelJMcClellan@house.virginia.gov — Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan — (804) 698-1171
patrick@hopefordelegate.com – Delegate Patrick A. Hope – No Number
To all potheads, stop hiding! Now is our time. There’s been a bill pre-filed to remove most of the penalties from marijuana, including growing. I know you sit there, hiding and smoking wishing one day that you would be able to smoke it without breaking the law. Well that time has come. It will still be illegal to possess marijuana, but the penalty would not be a prison sentence, rather a fine. We’re one step closer; the link for House Bill 1134 is here. Pass it around, tell anyone and everyone. The stats for the bill are as follows…
- Removes the Mandatory Minimum Sentence for up to one ounce (~23g)
- The fine in most cases is $500.
- Fines that are paid go to the literacy fund.
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Grow up to 5 plants, for personal use.
I see all the bullshit idiotic public figures trashing the idea before they even debate it with people that know what they’re talking about. So what people act goofy when they smoke pot? Have you ever watched a room full of drunks when you’re sober? Now that’s funny. When marijuana is smoked, it does impair our vision to be only clearer. Foods taste better. When was the last time alcohol helped regain one’s appetite? In the 13 states where marijuana is legal for medicinal purposes you have the option to use marijuana. No, allergies will not get you a weed card. AIDS, Cancer, and Multiple Sclerosis patients could use something a lot healthier for them, instead of dangerous addictive pain meds.
Have we become so dumb to sit back, and not believe fact? New Jersey is on the verge of legalization of medical marijuana. Since it’s still illegal, what’s going to happen is that the people that live under the poverty line? They will end up selling their marijuana in order to pay bills. Seen it with food stamps, seen it with pain meds. States like this will begin to see the potential of marijuana, and the tax revenue, finally legalizing it as a recreational drug.
HB 1134
Washington, DC: The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), the nation’s oldest and most well respected grassroots marijuana law reform organization, today announced the launch of the NORML Women’s Alliance.
In the article I received in my email, it states that recent national opinion polls by Gallup and others show the dramatic rise in the public’s support of marijuana law reform is being driven primarily by an increase in support among America’s women. Now, I can’t believe that it’s all by women, but I’d be willing to bet, that women were a large chunk of the increase, but not all. Still good news though.
Marijuana is becoming more and more popular these days. While working one day, a couple came through, as I was helping them, I was also eavesdropping on their conversation. The male says to the female, “I am so high right now” she replies “I am too, I can’t wait to get home to finish that blunt”. They were talking about it as normal conversation, people could hear, and did. I hear this all the time; I don’t feel marijuana is a bad thing. Be responsible. Stay at home and smoke, don’t go running the street while baked outta your minds. I’m not saying that marijuana causes people to drive badly, but it does impair your judgment, so remember be responsible.
I know I know, it’s been a long time. Due to the holiday season, school, work, and family time, I haven’t had a lot of free time to post. I’ve read tons of stuff on California, and Canada and decriminalize marijuana. I only have 2 more classes and I’ll have my degree, then I’ll have a lot of free time. Until then. Please. Keep on keepin on.
