Mike Ramone on Drugs | |
NORML summary May 12, 2022: The Delaware Senate approved legislation to remove criminal and civil penalties for adult possession of marijuana. The overwhelming majority of Delaware residents support ending their state's failed prohibition on marijuana.
Spectrum News BN9 on veto message, May 24: "I do not believe that expanding the use of recreational marijuana is in the best interests of the state of Delaware," Gov. Carney said in returning the bill. "Questions about the long-term health and economic impacts of recreational marijuana use remain unresolved."
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 26-14-1 on May/5; Ramone voted YES; passed Senate 13-7-1 on May/12; Vetoed by Gov. Carney on May/24; House override fails 20-20-1 on Jun/7; Ramone voted NO [sustaining the veto].
Bill Summary: Under current law, the possession, use, or consumption of a personal use quantity of marijuana remains a crime for those under the age of 21 despite being a civil violation for adults. This Act makes the possession, use, or consumption of a personal use quantity of marijuana a civil violation for juveniles.
Commentary by MPP.org [pro-legalization]: On [a related bill, on] June 30, 2019, Gov. Carney signed SB 37 into law. This bill allows for a single cannabis misdemeanor conviction to be expunged after five years and a single cannabis felony conviction to be expunged after seven years.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 13-6-2 on 6/20/2019; Passed House 34-7-0 on 6/30/2019; State Rep. Ramone voted Yes; Signed by Governor John Carney on 07/31/2019.
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