At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: \ TITLE VIII--ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS \ SEC. 801. None of the funds made available in this Act to the Department of Justice may be used to prevent the States of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington from implementing State laws authorizing the use of medical marijuana in those States.

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Amendment Number
297
Description
At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: \ TITLE VIII--ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS \ SEC. 801. None of the funds made available in this Act to the Department of Justice may be used to prevent the States of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington from implementing State laws authorizing the use of medical marijuana in those States.
Purpose
An amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to prevent the States of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington from implementing State laws authorizing the use of medical marijuana in those States.
Congress
108
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 23, 2003
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Hinchey amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 152 - 273 (Roll no. 420). (consideration: CR H7354-7355; text: CR H7354)
Latest Action Time
14:57:12
Submitted Date
Jul 22, 2003
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Sep 29, 2021
Amendment 297 — Informed