Missouri NORML will be hosting the Spring 2026 Conference, 1:00 Noon to 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2026. This conference will be streamed live on Facebook.com/MissouriNORML
Conference Agenda
Missouri NORML presents another important and informative online conference with an impressive lineup of speakers. Find out what policy directives, new regulations, and ongoing court battles are now affecting your rights as a cannabis consumer in Missouri. Don’t miss this free streaming online conference.
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Here’s the lineup of our scheduled guest speakers:
— Karen O’Keefe, J.D. Marijuana Policy Project, Director of State Policies
— Joe Bondy, J.D., National NORML’s Board Chair
— Dr. Rieka Yu, PhD Policy Director, Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR)
— Senator Barbara Washington and Representative Gregg Bush
— Craig Katz, J.D., MO Hemp Trade Association
— Microbusiness Owner Jimi Poe, 816 Dispensary, Platte City, MO and (Invited) Samantha Blum, Microbusiness Association Chair
— Morgan Fox, NORML Political Director on Schedule III changes
— (Moderator) Dan Viets, J.D., National NORML Board Secretary, MO NORML Coordinator
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AGENDA
1:00 pm:
“Welcome and Opening Remarks”
Dan Viets, J.D. National NORML Board Secretary, MO NORML Coordinator
1:15 pm:
“MO NORML Chapter Reports”
— A. Greater St. Louis NORML Chapter – Abrahama Keys/Cecil King
— B. Mid-MO NORML Chapter – Lance Lenau/Dan Viets
— C. NORML KC Chapter – Happy Brosnahan/George Biswell
1:30 pm:
“Marijuana Law Reform in the States in 2026”
Karen O’Keefe, J.D., Marijuana Policy Project, Director of State Policies
2:15 pm:
“Gun Rights for Cannabis Consumers in the US
Supreme Court: US v. Hemani”
Joe Bondy, J.D., NORML Board Chair
3:00 pm:
“Marijuana Research in Missouri, Microbusiness
Licensing, and Reference Lab Testing”
Dr. Rieka Yu, PhD, Policy Director, Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation
3:45 pm:
“2026 Missouri Marijuana Legislation”
Senator Barbara Washington and Representative Gregg Bush
4:15 pm:
“History of the Efforts to Regulate Hemp Product Sales in Missouri”
Craig Katz, J.D. MO Hemp Trade Association.
4:45 pm:
“Micro Business Licenses: Succeeding in a
Challenging Environment”
Microbusiness Owner Jimi Poe, 816 Dispensary, Platte City, MO, Samantha Blum, Microbusiness Association Chair
5:15 pm:
“Rescheduling and Other Federal Issues”
Morgan Fox, NORML Political Director
6:00 pm:
“Closing Remarks”
Dan Viets, J.D. National NORML Board Secretary, MO NORML Coordinator
(Speakers and times are subject to change.)
This is a free online conference streaming on Missouri NORML’s Facebook page. We hope to see you here. Be sure to share this event with your friends and indicate your interest on our Facebook page.