Oregonians for Medical Rights

08/14/2013

Governor Kitzhaber signs HB 3460!
Today, governor John Kitzhaber signed HB 3460 to regulate and license medical ma*****na dispensaries . Plenty more work to be done. See his signing statement here:
http://www.oregon.gov/gov/docs/HB_3460.pdf

07/11/2013

"Gov. John Kitzhaber’s office confirmed Wednesday that, despite opposition, the governor is expected to sign House Bill 3460 into law."

Oregon is on track to become the 15th state to license and regulate medical ma*****na dispensaries.

07/08/2013

Our chief lobbyist, Geoff Sugerman, was on The Bob Miller Show this morning discussing questions revolving around the passage of House Bill 3460. Tune in right around the 7:30 mark to listen to the interview in full!

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07/08/2013

Q: Does the new law mean existing medical ma*****na storefronts are now state-sanctioned?

A: Not yet. The Oregon Health Authority, which oversees the state’s medical ma*****na program, has until March 2014 to draft rules on security, ma*****na testing and other issues.

House Bill 3460, now headed to Gov. John Kitzhaber's desk, creates a registry of businesses that sell the drug. Patients have long sought retail access to medical cannabis, arguing the state's rules -- grow your own ma*****na or have someone do it for you -- are unrealistic.

07/08/2013

Oregon medical ma*****na patient Jim Greig did an excellent interview earlier today with local KEZI 9 News in Eugene on how HB 3460 is going to provide an avenue for patients to access their medicine safely. Great job Jim!!

Local medical ma*****na advocates are anxiously waiting for the governor to sign a bill that will allow a licensing system for ma*****na dispensaries. Jim Gr...

07/08/2013

When it comes helping patients access safe medicine from a legitimate dispensary, the implementation of rules and regulations is something we can all get behind.

Oregon lawmakers approved a bill that adds dispensaries to the state’s outlets for medical ma*****na, but some critics are still not happy with the last-minute changes that caused lawmakers to pass it.

07/07/2013

Big shout out to Anna Canzano KATU for having us on last night to discuss the passage of House Bill 3460!

07/07/2013

One step closer. Yesterday the House voted to concur in Senate amendments to HB 3460, making Oregon the 13th state to legalize medical ma*****na dispensaries.

Medical ma*****na dispensaries are a signature away from being legal in Oregon.

07/07/2013

Tune in to KATU News tonight to see our very own lobbyist, Sam Chapman, discuss the passage of HB 3460 and what it means for the future of the Oregon Medical Ma*****na Program!

07/06/2013

BREAKING: House Bill 3460 just passed out of the House 32-27! After several long months of crafting and lobbying the bill, we are excited to have helped increase access of medical ma*****na for patients, making Oregon the 13th state to legalize dispensaries. For those of you who are feeling extra generous, you can help us keep the momentum going by sending us a contribution. Thanks to all the people who helped us pass this bill!!

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07/06/2013

Earlier this week the Oregon Senate voted 18-12 in favor of House Bill 3460, the bill to license and regulate medical ma*****na facilities. House concurrence vote coming soon!