The first year of the North Carolina General Assembly’s two-year legislative cycle is in full swing. Through the past two sessions, Senator Bill Rabon (R) has submitted the N.C. Compassionate Care Act and it has passed the Senate twice. Regrettably, the House of Representatives failed to act in both cases and the legislation died. This year, HB1011 was submitted in the House of Representatives by Rep. Aisha Dew (D), Rep. Pricey Harrison (D), and Rep. Zack Hawkins (D).

If you live in North Carolina, ask your legislator to support medical cannabis!

The main difference between previous versions of the N.C. Compassionate Care Act and the newly submitted legislation is that this version omits the 15% tax on medical cannabis. As the majority party, it has been the policy of the Republican caucus to have an internal vote to see what bills will be heard in the House. These votes are done in private, but we understand that in the last session the N.C. Compassionate Care Act was one vote shy of being heard in the House.

Let’s make this the year we get medical cannabis legislation across the finish line!