Marijuana Activists Gather to Create Plan for Testimony in House Judiciary Committee

LANSING, Mich., March 1, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan State House of Representatives has a package of four bills under consideration that would alter the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) or associated laws. These bills are currently being reviewed in the House Judiciary Committee, under the authority of Chairman John Walsh (R-Livonia). Chairman Walsh has determined that the package will be considered in a series of hearings, which include testimony from selected groups and organizations, to be followed by statements from the public.

In order to present the best possible message to the lawmakers involved, members of the medical marijuana and marijuana legalization communities are coordinating the public input opportunity to maximize impact, establish core issues, as well as reinforce etiquette and responsibilities of proper citizen participation. All persons are invited to attend and participate in this strategy session.

These four bills are being considered simultaneously, as a package, and collectively contain nine different proposed changes to Michigan law. No one person can convey everything that needs to be said on these subjects in the time allowed; only by acting as an organized group will all arguments be presented, all angles exposed, all options explored. This forum will help to get the marijuana reform community to be on the same page while determining what action to take or not take on these matters.

This will be a balanced discussion where all will have five minutes to discuss proposed MMJ bills with dignity and respect for all. If you are interested in speaking prepare some very brief talking points, and have your ideas on paper.

Please join us in supporting patients and their rights. Our voices are raised on behalf of many that dare not speak.

Clarion Hotel
2900 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48103   734 665-4444
March 4th, 2012, 11am – 4pm

SOURCE MMM Report