Ohio, marijuana and the Senate

Ohio Senate passes big changes to marijuana law
The Ohio Senate just made some big changes to the state’s law for adult-use recreational marijuana that the majority of Ohio voters approved in 2023.Republican lawmakers approved Senate Bill 56 on Wednesday,
Ohio Senators Approve Bill To Scale Back Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law By Reducing Home Grow And Adding New Penalties
An Ohio Senate committee has approved a bill to make significant changes to the state’s voter-approved marijuana law—by halving the number of plants adults could grow, adding certain criminal penalties and removing select social equity provisions,
Jail time, home grow limits: How Ohio Senate voted to change marijuana law
The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 56, which would change the recreational marijuana law approved by voters in 2023.
Ohio Senate passes bill that would make major changes to adult-use marijuana law
RIVERSIDE — A bill proposed to change the recreational marijuana law passed in the Ohio Senate on Wednesday. Senate Bill 56 passed with a vote of 26 to 9. As previously reported on News Center 7, Senator Stephen Huffman (R-Tipp City) proposed the bill on Jan. 28.
Ohio Senate GOP restricts access to recreational marijuana
Ohio Senate Republicans have voted to change the recreational marijuana policy that the voters enshrined into law in 2023. Amidst protests from cannabis enthusiasts, GOP leaders continue to argue that voters didn't actually know what they were voting on during the election.
Senate Republicans pass major changes to Ohio’s marijuana law
Senate Bill 56 would lower the household limit for plants, ban outdoor smoking and eliminate small cannabis grower licenses.
Marijuana in Ohio could see major changes on what's considered 'lenient regulations'
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio's voter-approved marijuana law may soon face significant changes as lawmakers propose a crackdown on what they consider overly lenient regulations. Senate Bill 56, sponsored by State Senator Stephen Huffman of Tipp City, aims to enhance safety by implementing stricter controls on marijuana use and cultivation.
Ohio Senate passes bill to make sweeping changes to marijuana program
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Ohio Senate passes bill making big changes to marijuana law
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Ohio Senate just made some big changes to the state’s marijuana law. They approved S.B. 56, which slashes the number of cannabis plans that can be grown per household in half, from 12 to 6.
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4th defendant accused in murder of marijuana businessman fighting extradition from Ohio
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Warren considers resolution against proposed changes to Ohio recreational marijuana law
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Ohio traffic stop leads to $3.5 million marijuana bust
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Ohio cannabis industry nears 23 million sales as lawmakers seek restrictions
It is National Marijuana Awareness Month, and Ohio is likely to hit 23 million cannabis sales by the end of February.
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ABC 36 tours Ohio cannabis company potentially eyeing Kentucky market
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Ohio State Highway Patrol seizes 700 pounds of marijuana worth $3.5 million on I-70
Troopers said a drug detection dog was deployed after a U-Haul truck was stopped for an alleged lane violation.