Above / What will be the costs of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act?
Though the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA) received final approval this week from state legislators in Springfield, many Naperville residents have requested education on “next steps.” How can it be explained to children? What are the costs to the community? Will Naperville decide to opt out of this law? What are the benefits?
Naperville City Council members Kevin Coyne and Patty Gustin welcome residents to a public forum titled “It’s not your momma’s marijuana” that will begin at 7PM Thurs., June 6, at the Naperville Municipal Center with an opportunity to talk and learn from experts about Cannabis, pot, weed, marijuana or whatever other name the psychoactive drug is called that comes from the Cannabis plant.
Coyne and Gustin have arranged a panel of speakers including Robert Berlin, DuPage States Attorney; Omari Prince, Director of SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana); Aaron Weiner, Phd, ABPP Psychologist at Linden Oaks; Kamala Martinez, KidsMatter; Matthew Quinn, LCPC, CADC of Rosecrance; and Richard Wistocki (Ret. NPD Detective).
The community is welcome and encouraged to come with questions and learn from experts with opinions regarding the new legislation. Be mindful of facts and education, and how the new recreational law potentially could impact local kids, public safety as well as the community.
Editor’s Note / The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA) received final approval from the Illinois Senate passed House Bill 1438 by a 38-17 vote, with two lawmakers voting “present” on May 29. Two days later, Illinois House passed it with a vote of 66-47 on May 31.
Illinois joins 10 other states in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana. The bill now heads to the Governor JB Prizker’s desk where it’s expected to be signed.
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Statements from Naperville Lawmakers in Springfield
Statements will be included in their entirely as they are received. Note that State Senator Linda Holmes and State Representative Anne Stava-Murray are listed as sponsors of the he Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
State Senator Laura Ellman votes to legalize, regulate adult-use cannabis
May 29, 2019, SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) released the following statement on May 29 regarding the Senate’s vote to legalize adult-use cannabis:
“When it comes to legalizing adult-use cannabis, safety has always been my top concern. Right now, cannabis is being grown, processed, sold and consumed without any regulations or oversight. I believe that legalizing and regulating cannabis is a safer alternative to our current system. This bill includes important regulations and provisions that ensure that cannabis is grown, processed and distributed in a safe, transparent manner.”
