Looks like marijuana legalization is moving forward today. January 1st would be first legal sales.
Instead of expungement, it is now going to be Governor pardon for people convicted of pot crimes.
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Republicans on Tuesday said they will likely provide “a handful” of votes to legalize marijuana now that a new amendment to SB 7 establishes a different path to expunge the records of those convicted of cannabis-related offenses — the governor’s pardon power.
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Home-grow for medical patients only.
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As previously reported, this proposal has changed the stipulations for who can grow cannabis in their home. It is now limited to adult medical patients. Still can grow up to five plants in a secure location of their home.
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Moving some revenue around.
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Some changes to where the $ is going too. Instead of 8% going toward "Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board"... now that 8% is going to the "Local Government Distributive Fund." Still with intention of crime prevention, but looks to give more local control of $
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