Finally Illinois will give fines for possesion of up to 15 grams as soon as the Governor signs the bill,read what MPP said today
Ill. Senate passes cannabis decriminalization bill!
Please ask the governor to sign the bill and make it law
Dear xxxx:
Rep. Kelly Cassidy’s bill, which would replace criminal penalties for the possession of up to 15 grams of marijuana with a civil fine, passed the Illinois Senate today on a vote of 37-19. The bill will soon be sent to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk for his signature. While he has not signaled any opposition to the measure, it is critical that he hear from Illinoisans in support of this historic bill.
Please contact the governor’s office today and ask him to sign HB 218 into law.
The bill does several important things. First, it removes the possibility of arrest and jail for those in possession of a small amount of marijuana. It also prevents harming a person’s criminal record, which could limit future job prospects as well as housing and educational options. And because many communities have already removed criminal penalties for possession while others have not, the bill helps ensure that all residents in Illinois will be treated similarly under the law, regardless of where they live.
Thank you to all our supporters who have sent emails or made calls to their representatives and senators in support of HB 218. Now, please keep up the support and ask the governor to sign the bill without delay!
Then, forward this email to friends and family in Illinois so they can reach out to the governor’s office, too!
Sincerely,
Ill. Senate passes cannabis decriminalization bill!
Please ask the governor to sign the bill and make it law
Dear xxxx:
Rep. Kelly Cassidy’s bill, which would replace criminal penalties for the possession of up to 15 grams of marijuana with a civil fine, passed the Illinois Senate today on a vote of 37-19. The bill will soon be sent to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk for his signature. While he has not signaled any opposition to the measure, it is critical that he hear from Illinoisans in support of this historic bill.
Please contact the governor’s office today and ask him to sign HB 218 into law.
The bill does several important things. First, it removes the possibility of arrest and jail for those in possession of a small amount of marijuana. It also prevents harming a person’s criminal record, which could limit future job prospects as well as housing and educational options. And because many communities have already removed criminal penalties for possession while others have not, the bill helps ensure that all residents in Illinois will be treated similarly under the law, regardless of where they live.
Thank you to all our supporters who have sent emails or made calls to their representatives and senators in support of HB 218. Now, please keep up the support and ask the governor to sign the bill without delay!
Then, forward this email to friends and family in Illinois so they can reach out to the governor’s office, too!
Sincerely,