Delaware Senator Cosponsors Federal Reform, 10% of Senate Now Support Descheduling Bill
US Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) (senate.gov)
Just a few weeks after Delaware NORML made the trek down to Washington DC, Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) cosponsored The Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act (S. 3174), far-reachinglegislation that would end the federal prohibition of marijuana and provide resources to expunge the criminal records of those who suffer the collateral consequences of a possession charge.
Given the public support for outright legalization in Delaware has regularlypolledwith over 60% support in the First State and across the country, publicsupportis in the low to mid 60 percent range, Senator Carpers new-found commitment to reform represents another important mile-marker on the highway to victory.
As states continue moving forward with ending their war on marijuana consumers, it is important that those who were impacted by this oppressive prohibition are able to see previous harms remedied, and be provided the opportunity to participate in the benefits that come along with legalization and regulation. Crucial aspects of the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act include funding to provide record expungements, funding for small entrepreneurs through the Small Business Administration paid for by the taxes on the existing industry, and other provisions.
With the addition of Senator Carper, there are now 10 Senators on the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act and 13 out of 100 Senators are declared in support of deschedulinglegislation (including theMarijuana ...
