• Texas House committee OKs full marijuana legalization bill
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[QUOTE=elixwhitetail;47680659]But they could rule drug tests for cannabis an unacceptable violation of privacy except in cases where the prospective employee would be in a risky position (obviously don't make it illegal to drug test cops, doctors, security staff, construction workers driving skyscraper-building cranes in built-up metropolitan areas, truckers and any job where driving is the #1 activity, etc.), I imagine.[/QUOTE] I dont think any law like that has ever been passed but with the growing recreational market we may see them in the coming decades
[QUOTE=Craptasket;47678985]Thank You Tea Party Republicans [img]http://i.imgur.com/Haybtj7.gif[/img][/QUOTE] They finally did something right. Maybe they started drinking a different sort of 'Tea' :v: [editline]7th May 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=cody8295;47680631]State laws cannot prohibit (at this time) what private companies test for in urine[/QUOTE] Pretty sure that if a substance is legal in that state the employer cannot refuse to hire you for finding it in a drug test. Something about equal opportunity employment laws or something like that.
So what's this mean, is it legalized now or what? I'm confused about the process.
[QUOTE=Snoberry Tea;47680789]Pretty sure that if a substance is legal in that state the employer cannot refuse to hire you for finding it in a drug test. Something about equal opportunity employment laws or something like that.[/QUOTE] What about those employers that refuse to hire based on tobacco use?
[QUOTE=puppy156;47680808]So what's this mean, is it legalized now or what? I'm confused about the process.[/QUOTE] No. It's not even half way through the gauntlet that is the Texas Legislature. [editline]7th May 2015[/editline] [img]http://i.imgur.com/6oSKGvM.png[/img] It has about as much chance of making it through as a crippled zebra past the river of crocodiles.
Sucks that I left Austin recently too, if this is legalized, Austin will become the new Denver IMO.
Not to mention the Governor can shut it down when it gets to him. Greg Abbott doesn't seem to keen on drug use at all. He commented that this bill won't make it through this session. [quote]“Greg Abbott supports Texas’ current drug laws, and is supportive of diversionary and rehabilitative programs that have proven effective in Texas. His goal would be better enforcement and compliance without stocking prison beds with non-violent offenders. “He believes the best methods of combating illegal drug use includes a combination of medical treatment and criminal enforcement. Legalizing drugs would encourage drug use, which affects every sector of society, straining our economy, our health care and criminal justice systems, and endangering the lives of future generations.”[/quote] It's unclear whether or not he would allow such a law at all. [editline]7th May 2015[/editline] [url]http://dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/02/greg-abbott-sticks-with-status-quo-on-marijuana.html/[/url] [url]http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2015/03/texas-gov-greg-abbott-said-decriminalization-of-marijuana-wont-happen-during-current-legislative-session.html/[/url]
[QUOTE=OvB;47681098]Not to mention the Governor can shut it down when it gets to him. Greg Abbott doesn't seem to keen on drug use at all. He commented that this bill won't make it through this session. It's unclear whether or not he would allow such a law at all. [editline]7th May 2015[/editline] [url]http://dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/02/greg-abbott-sticks-with-status-quo-on-marijuana.html/[/url] [url]http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2015/03/texas-gov-greg-abbott-said-decriminalization-of-marijuana-wont-happen-during-current-legislative-session.html/[/url][/QUOTE] Pretty much this. If I'm not mistaken New Mexico tried the same thing and pretty sure Susanna Martinez shot it down, or at least she's not too keen on legalizing it other than medical purposes (which is already legal here, but most of the population lives in towns that might as well be Bumshart, Nebrahoma, and those towns tend to be the bible-thumping conservative crowd so good luck getting a prescription card outside of Albuquerque, Las Cruces or Santa Fe)
If we legalize it here, it will truly fuck cartels up. Like, there is no doubt in my mind that the cartels will have a lot of trouble getting people to buy their product when people will have their own plants in their houses soon enough. Just do it already, it'll help fix our overpopulated prisons and also harm cartels, while being beneficial to marijuana users like myself that use the plant to help with medical issues.
what the shit texas.... how [editline]7th May 2015[/editline] did texas just go so right that they now are in the left?
[QUOTE=Levelog;47680883]What about those employers that refuse to hire based on tobacco use?[/QUOTE] Unless there's a sound medical reason for it, it's unlawful discrimination. (i.e. cops can't smoke because they need to stay physically fit) [editline]7th May 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=Sableye;47681700]what the shit texas.... how [editline]7th May 2015[/editline] did texas just go so right that they now are in the left?[/QUOTE] Dude don't. This has absolutely nothing to do with left/right politics don't try and start this shit.
[QUOTE=OvB;47678960]But if they vote against it they'll be voting against God![/QUOTE] Hits 4 Jesus
[QUOTE=Limed00d;47678952]someone hasn't eaten magic brownies[/QUOTE] Back when I was into weed I ate a hash brownie once, didnt do much to me at all. Though smoking massive bongs with hash+roasted tobacco mix would, if it was good hash, make me see colours. Smoking good hash straight in a pipe, or mixed with roasted tobacco would practically knock me out. Smoking sativa from smaller bongs with cooled water basically made my depression unnoticeable and made me spend hours programming and chatting with friends. Don't even get why edibles never worked for me.
[QUOTE=Sableye;47681700]what the shit texas.... how [editline]7th May 2015[/editline] did texas just go so right that they now are in the left?[/QUOTE] Weed really has nothing to do with right/left politics. Have you ever listened to country music? It's like 90% smoking joints and drinking beer.
Perry showed more interest in supporting such bill than the current governor.
get your shit together florida or georgia when i move back there eventually
[QUOTE=OvB;47682057]Weed really has nothing to do with right/left politics. Have you ever listened to country music? It's like 90% smoking joints and drinking beer.[/QUOTE] Except it does because the right has the religious convictions vote which is completely against this. Republicans are by far more against legalization efforts than their democrat competition, and they are the first to throw rocks at hard statistical evidence that doesn't fit their worldview. Also they are the party that believes poor people spend welfair checks on booze and lobsters, so ya they kinda do have a thing against legalization
[QUOTE=Sableye;47684490]Except it does because the right has the religious convictions vote which is completely against this. Republicans are by far more against legalization efforts than their democrat competition, and they are the first to throw rocks at hard statistical evidence that doesn't fit their worldview. Also they are the party that believes poor people spend welfair checks on booze and lobsters, so ya they kinda do have a thing against legalization[/QUOTE] Which is strange because republicans say they're for smaller federal government. Why not let states decide?
[QUOTE=Snoberry Tea;47681858]Unless there's a sound medical reason for it, it's unlawful discrimination. (i.e. cops can't smoke because they need to stay physically fit)[/QUOTE] Many places around here do, especially ANYTHING to do with the medical field. Hospitals I guess I understand, but even when I was interviewing for an IT position at a pathology lab I got tested for tobacco.
i find it silly how everyone's now rallying around this guy who's using God as his justification for a legal ideal, just because it lines up with their personal, non-God driven beliefs. but in the context of gay marriage or some other "anti-Christian" law, it's not okay to use the Bible. i may be a Christian, but aren't we supposed to be going for the separation of church and state still? i don't want all of our laws to be dictated only by what the Bible says, that's gonna cause some major problems for many different reasons I won't get into.
[QUOTE=Gamerman12;47684897]i find it silly how everyone's now rallying around this guy who's using God as his justification for a legal ideal, just because it lines up with their personal, non-God driven beliefs. but in the context of gay marriage or some other "anti-Christian" law, it's not okay to use the Bible. i may be a Christian, but aren't we supposed to be going for the separation of church and state still? i don't want all of our laws to be dictated only by what the Bible says, that's gonna cause some major problems for many different reasons I won't get into.[/QUOTE] I think people are just happy that marijuana might be making it's debut into texas' market, and they don't particularly care how
I'm not saying Christians can't be politicians, or that they can't let the Bible direct their moral compass (the Bible says not to kill, so killing is wrong) but outright refering to God as your justification in a legal sense is wrong. guh automerge [editline]8th May 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=cody8295;47684909]I think people are just happy that marijuana might be making it's debut into texas' market, and they[B] don't particularly care how[/B][/QUOTE] yeah I realize that, I'm just saying it's fucked up
more people need to understand that Texas is FAR from the reddest state in the union. Ideology is only going to go so far before the money changes people's minds. And there is certainly money in marijuana
[QUOTE=Porkychop~;47684996]more people need to understand that Texas is FAR from the reddest state in the union. Ideology is only going to go so far before the money changes people's minds. And there is certainly money in marijuana[/QUOTE] Cities in texas are actually quite liberal and progressive IIRC
[QUOTE=Sableye;47684490]Except it does because the right has the religious convictions vote which is completely against this. Republicans are by far more against legalization efforts than their democrat competition, and they are the first to throw rocks at hard statistical evidence that doesn't fit their worldview. Also they are the party that believes poor people spend welfair checks on booze and lobsters, so ya they kinda do have a thing against legalization[/QUOTE] Correction: Most Republicans(including myself), are against bullshitting about what most people want it legal for. If you want it legal for recreational use, then go forth and legalize it, but make sure whatever bill you propose lays groundwork like taxes and such. If you do that, most Republicans won't give a damn. (See: Alaska and Colorado) What most Republicans get pissed off over is because people bullshit about medical marijuana, and they see it as an abuse of the medical system. That's literally it really.
[QUOTE=Timebomb575;47685100]Cities in texas are actually quite liberal and progressive IIRC[/QUOTE] austin very much is but other's like san antonio(where i reside) and houston not so much, although most particularly don't give a fuck about weed there are a good chunk here that do give a fuck i just hope this bill survives so that the tables can finally be turned and possibly cut off marijuana profits to cartel, plus being able to smoke a joint outside without worry of getting busted and jailed for 3 months over a joint.
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