here we go--you guys ready for this?

HOUSE BILLS
Restrict gatherings of medical marijuana patients	HB 4397	Mar-11	Dropped by House/companion to SB 17
Prohibit all felons from becoming caregivers	HB 4463	Mar-11	Dropped by House/language added to HB 4851
marijuana activities must be 500′ away from church/school	HB 4661	May-11	Dropped by House
Registry violation for selling to non-registered patients	HB 4661	May-11	Dropped by House
Require photos on MMA cards	HB 4834	Jun-11	Passed by House/Dropped in Senate version
Allow MMA applications to constitute probable cause	HB 4834	Jun-11	Dropped by House
Allow patient database access by law enforcement via name and DOB	HB 4834	Jun-11	Passed by House/Dropped in Senate version
Allow patient database access by law enforcement via LEIN system	HB 4834	Mar-12	Passed by House/Dropped in Senate version
Allow patient database access by contractors	HB 4834	Mar-12	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Require probable cause prior to database inquiry	HB 4834	Mar-12	Passed by House/rejected by LARA/Dropped by Senate
Allow privatization of MMA	HB 4834	Mar-12	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Require privatization of MMA within 1 year	HB 4834	Mar-12	Passed by House/Dropped in Senate version
Require New Conditions panel to meet	HB 4834	Mar-12	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Establish a 15-member maximum on New Conditions panel	HB 4834	Mar-12	Passed by House/Dropped in Senate version
Require Chief Medical Exec. And Pain Management Cmtee. on Panel	HB 4834	Mar-12	Passed by House/Dropped in Senate version
Adopt rules and responsibilities for Panel	HB 4834	Mar-12	Passed by House/Dropped in Senate version
Collect all MMA revenue into Medical marijuana Fund	HB 4834 (Senate S-4)		Passed by House; Requires passage by Senate/House
Give database access to park rangers, security guards, constables, others	HB 4834	Mar-12	Passed by House/Dropped in Senate version
Cards valid for 2 years	HB 4834	Mar-12	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Restrict transfers to only patient- assigned caregiver	HB 4850	Jun-11	Dropped by House
Modify the Dr.-patient relationship- in person assessment	HB 4851	Jun-11	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Modify the Dr.-patient relationship- require prior relationship	HB 4851	Jun-11	Dropped- contrary to accepted medical practice
Modify the Dr.-patient relationship- require follow up treatment/exams	HB 4851	Jun-11	Dropped by House
Modify the dr.-patient relationship- optional notification to primary dr.	HB 4851	Jun-11	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Completely enclosed indoor growing area	HB 4851	Jun-11	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Require psychological evaluation of patient	HB 4851	Jun-11	Dropped- contrary to accepted medical practice
Restrict indoor plant access to one gardener only	HB 4851	Jun-11	Dropped by House
Require relevant medical records	HB 4851	Mar-12	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Authorize outdoor growing	HB 4851 (Version H-7)	Mar-12	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Allow plants to be transported in a moving vehicle	HB 4851	Mar-12	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Ban on caregivers for assaultive crimes	HB 4851	Mar-12	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Guarantee Section 8 Defense to trier of fact	HB 4851	Mar-12	Passed by House/Dropped in Senate version
Outdoor grows not visible to anyone	HB 4851 (Senate V-2)		Passed by House; Requires passage by Senate/House
Ban on caregivers for all felonies within 10 years	HB 4851 (Senate V-2)		Passed by House; Requires passage by Senate/House
Require MMA card AND driver license for arrest protections	HB 4851 (Senate V-2)		Passed by House; Requires passage by Senate/House
Require Michigan residency for patients	HB 4851 (Senate V-2)		Passed by House; Requires passage by Senate/House
Honor local ordinances restricting marijuana cultivation	HB 4852	Jun-11	Dropped by House
Assigns a Criminal Code to violations already contained in MMA	HB 4853	Jun-11	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Restrict advertising of medical marijuana	HB 4854	Jun-11	Dropped by House/unconstitutional
Establish rules for transporting useable marijuana in a car- case/trunk	HB 4856	Jun-11	Dropped by House
Establish rules for transporting useable marijuana in a car- trunk only	HB 4856	Mar-12	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Establish rules for transporting useable marijuana in a car/$100 fine	HB 4856	Jun-11	Dropped by House
Establish rules for transporting useable marijuana in a car/$500 fine	HB 4856	Mar-12	Passed by House/awaiting Senate approval
Require LARA to verify patient status to issue warrants	HB 5286	Jan-12	Dropped by House
Creates Provisioning Centers for distributing medical marijuana	HB 5580	May-12	Dropped by House
Establish marijuana Pharmaceutical Industry	HB 5681	May-12	Dropped by House
SENATE BILLS
Bans patients congregating together	SB 17	Jan-11	Passed committee, awaiting approval by House/Senate
Exempt insurance companies from medical marijuana expenses	SB 321	Apr-11	Passed Senate 3/2012: awaiting House approval
Create parallel patient database within MSP	SB 377	May-11	Passed committee, awaiting approval by House/Senate
Protect state/local governments from lawsuits related to the MMA	SB 418	Jun-11	Passed committee, awaiting approval by House/Senate
Restrict marijuana activities to 1000 ft from church/school	SB 504	Jun-11	Passed committee, awaiting approval by House/Senate
Ban felons from becoming caregivers	SB 505	Jun-11	Passed Senate 6/2011: awaiting House approval
Mandatory notification to primary care physician	SB 505	Jun-11	Dropped by Senate/companion to HB 4851
Require prior Dr.-patient relationship before recommendation	SB 506	Jun-11	Dropped by Senate/companion to HB 4851
Exempt employers from medical marijuana expenses	SB 0933	Feb-12	Passed Senate 5/2012: awaiting House approval
Restrict marijuana use from private property open to public	SB 0974	Feb-12	Passed committee, awaiting approval by House/Senate
Eliminate glaucoma from list of qualifying conditions	SB0977	Feb-12	Passed committee, awaiting approval by House/Senate
Establish marijuana Pharmaceutical Industry	SB 1349	Oct-12	Dropped by Senate

*Chart notes- Dropped means Has Not Passed Committee Vote. All information as of 12/4/2012

http://www.theweedblog.com/michigan-...a-legislation/

Word is circulating in the media and in Lansing that the Walsh package of anti-patient bills may be voted on in the Senate on Thursday, December 6th during this year’s lame duck session of the legislature

i especially like this part--

Bans patients congregating together	SB 17	Jan-11	Passed committee, awaiting approval by House/Senate

you can thank the groups and the drs/lawyers that worked on these--

I'd also be interested in what the net effect is from all of this. My head hurts