“No action” planned on cannabis, White House official says (Newsletter: April 2, 2025)

FL legalization campaign accused of violations; FBI dispute delays DE marijuana market; NH cannabis bills defeated; HI expungements; ME psilocybin

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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW

A White House official said “no action is being considered at this time” on marijuana reform, though then President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team quietly and unsuccessfully pushed Congress to include cannabis banking provisions in a spending bill late last year, according to CNN.

The Florida Office of Election Crimes & Security sent a cease and desist letter to a marijuana legalization campaign over “multiple election law violations” and has referred the matter to the Department of Law Enforcement for a “potential criminal investigation.”

The Federal Bureau of Investigation denied the Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner’s reconsideration request for a service code needed to conduct background checks of cannabis industry workers, leaving state officials scrambling to amend state law to avoid further delay in launching the adult-use market.

Hawaii lawmakers sent Gov. Josh Green (D) a bill to speed the process of expunging marijuana records under a pilot program that was enacted last year.

The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee rejected House-passed bills to legalize marijuana, to allow medical cannabis patients to grow their own medicine and to let dispensaries sell hemp products.

The Maine legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee held a hearing on a bill to legalize possession of psilocybin, with law enforcement groups testifying against the measure.

The Indiana House Roads and Transportation Committee adopted an amendment to ban all marijuana advertising within state lines, going beyond a billboard-specific cannabis promotion prohibition approved by a Senate panel last week.

The Connecticut legislature’s Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a bill to let police pull over drivers if they observe suspected marijuana consumption and detect the odor of burnt cannabis.

/ FEDERAL

Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) tweeted, “In many respects, the United States has fallen behind the rest of the world when it comes to sensible cannabis policy. It was an honor to address the Global Cannabis @regsummit and share what I am working on as new Co-Chair of the Cannabis Caucus.”

Former Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) tweeted, for April Fool’s, “I’m pleased to announce that @ElonMusk has appointed me to lead the new Department of Government Analysis for National Joint Advancement. Excited to help the DOGANJA team weed-out corruption, develop green initiatives, & make respect our highest priority.”

/ STATES

A spokesperson for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said the state’s acting top marijuana regulator has done a good job and she will announce a nominee to fill the role on a permanent basis “at the appropriate time.”

Ohio’s House speaker and the chair of the House Finance Committee said they will strip Gov. Mike DeWine’s (R) proposed increase of marijuana taxes from budget legislation.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that CBD oil can qualify as covered ‘medicines and supplies” under workers’ compensation laws.

Missouri regulators published revised guidance about online marijuana advertising.

Colorado regulators issued a bulletin responding to allegations about enforcement priorities.

Massachusetts regulators are continuing to discuss draft rules for cannabis social consumption areas.

Illinois regulators extended the deadline for cannabis product registration updates.

Washington State marijuana regulators launched a new online licensing portal.

Montana regulators posted a reminder about safe ways of celebrating 4/20 this year.

The New Hampshire Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board will meet on Wednesday.

The Oregon Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission Rules Advisory Committee will discuss hemp product registration on Wednesday.

The Rhode Island Cannabis Advisory Board’s Social Equity and Market Participation subcommittees will meet on Wednesday.

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/ LOCAL

New York City’s top cannabis official reportedly resigned amid an investigation into an accusation she tried to pressure another woman into a polyamorous relationship in exchange for a city contract, which she denies.

/ INTERNATIONAL

The European Medicines Agency added a section on psychedelics to a draft update of guidelines on the clinical investigation of medicinal products for the treatment of depression.

All Czech Republic doctors can begin prescribing medical cannabis for chronic pain as of April 1.

A study conducted by Basel, Switzerland officials found that participants in the city’s legal marijuana sales pilot program have improved mental health.

/ SCIENCE & HEALTH

A study found that “the vaporized CBD13/THC9 formulation demonstrated notable efficacy in slightly improving disability progression rate via reduction in muscle spasticity and urine bladder dysfunction in [multiple sclerosis] patients.”

A study of low-income U.S. military veterans found “moderate support in this population toward legalization of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes.”

/ ADVOCACY, OPINION & ANALYSIS

A poll of German adults found that 38 percent support reversing the country’s marijuana legalization law, 38 percent want to maintain it and 11 percent want to expand it.

/ BUSINESS

Organigram Global Inc. is entering the U.S. market by acquiring Collective Project Limited.

Grown Rogue International Inc. reported quarterly revenue of $5.7 million.

The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. received approval from a Canadian court authorizing various matters in connection with its plan of arrangement.

Illinois retailers sold $130.6 million worth of legal recreational marijuana products in February.

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