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Hey, Cannabist!
When is Iowa expected to change its marijuana laws?
–Hotboxing Hawkeyes
Hey, Hotbox!
Some change happened last year . To check in on additional changes I spoke with Robert Capecchi, deputy director of state policies for advocacy group the .
Capecchi confirmed that Iowa does not have an initiative or referendum legislative process and all legal changes are made through the state legislature. Capecchi sees a likely being introduced this legislative session, but he doesn’t see a comprehensive medical marijuana bill in Iowa’s near future.
“There have been somewhat-positive comments from the governor about medical benefits of marijuana,” says Capecchi. “I don’t see a willingness to pass a comprehensive medical marijuana law.”
Interestingly, Iowa’s legislative session is a two-year cycle. Whatever bills that don’t get taken care of in the first session get carried over to the next year without needing to be reintroduced.
For a reminder of current marijuana laws and penalties, check out the Iowa pages on and the websites. XO
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