Round Two for St. Louis City Cannabis Legalization Bill

Posted on February 1, 2018February 10, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

Legislation Committee meeting at City Hall

Late on Thursday, January 31, 2018 the Legislation Committee, chaired by Alderman Joe Vaccaro, granted a second reading of Board Bill 180 (BB180). BB180, introduced by Alder Megan Ellyia Green, seeks to legalize cannabis possession and cultivation in the City of St. Louis. Cannabis activists in the city may now provide public comment for the next Legislation Committee meeting scheduled for BB180. The evening meeting will happen on February 13, 2018 in City Hall room 208 at 6:30 pm. Public ...

Lewis Reed Opposes Board Bill 180

Posted on November 14, 2017November 14, 2017 by GSTL-NORML

Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed Signs New Approach Missouri medical cannabis petition

St. Louis City Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed spoke at the November 13, 2017 monthly chapter meeting of Greater St. Louis NORML (GSTL NORML). President Reed opposes the cannabis legalization Board Bill 180 introduced by Alder Megan-Ellyia Green on October 26, 2017. Board Bill 180 (BB180) would divert law enforcement resources from arresting individuals for private possession of up to 2.0 ounces of cannabis and privately cultivating up to ten cannabis plants. “There are loophole...

Greater St. Louis NORML Endorses St. Louis Marijuana Law Enforcement Reform Measure

Posted on October 27, 2017July 17, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

Megan Green submits cannabis legalization bill

For immediate release October 26, 2017 Greater St. Louis NORML Endorses St. Louis Marijuana Law Enforcement Reform Measure St. Louis, MO - 10/25/2017 - On the heels of 15th Ward Alderwoman Megan Ellyia Green’s announcement of her measure to “prevent the city government from interfering with the safe and responsible use of marijuana in the City of St. Louis” the Greater St. Louis Chapter of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) offered their endorsement of the propo...

Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced in City of St. Louis

Posted on October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 by GSTL-NORML

GSTL NORML Executive Director Karin Spinks Chester and Alderwoman Megan Green submitting cannabis legalization bill for St. Louis

Greater St. Louis NORML Executive Director Karin Spinks Chester engaged in a congratulatory embrace with Alderwoman Megan-Ellyia Green moments after Green submitted a history making cannabis legalization bill to the St. Louis City Board of Aldermen. Executive Director Karin Spinks Chester and Director Cecil King were invited as guests by Alder Green to witness the introduction of the bill on the chamber floor. Former board member Damien Johnson was also in attendance. Members of the Gr...

Greater St. Louis NORML September 11, 2017 Chapter Meeting

Posted on September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 by GSTL-NORML

Greater St. Louis NORML September Chapter Meeting Monday, September 11, 2017, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Join us for food and drinks at 6:00 pm then stay for: Special Guest Speaker, 15th Ward Alderwoman Megan Ellyia Green Llywelyn’s Pub (Webster Groves, MO) 17 W. Moody, Webster Groves, MO 63119 The history of cannabis legalization in the US has followed a proven and repeatable process. Grass roots cannabis activists have started legalization initiatives at the local community level and then with...