MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT for MARIJUANA POLICY PROJECT
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Lobbying in support of H.R. 689, the States' Medical Marijuana Patient Protection ACt, which would allow for the rescheduling of marijuana in order for states' medical marijuana programs to operate without federal interference, and be immune from prosecution under federal law, if their actions are in compliance with state and local law. Lobbying in support of H.R. 1523, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2013, which would prevent the federal government from continuing to prosecute residents who are acting in accordance with their state's marijuana laws. Lobbying in support of H.R. 1653, to Establish the National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy, which would create a National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy to examine conflicts between state and federal laws. Lobbying in support of H.R. 499, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013, which would create a regulatory framework for marijuana. Lobbying in support of H.R. 710, the Truth in Trials Act, which would give an affirmative defense against federal charges to anyone in compliance with a state medical marijuana law. Lobbying in support of H.R. 784, the States' Medical Marijuana Property Rights Protection Act, which would prevent federal officials from using asset forfeiture laws against property owners who lease to medical marijuana dispensaries that operate in compliance with state medical marijuana laws. General discussions on possibility of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on marijuana policy. General lobbying related to the U.S. Department of Justice interfering with state marijuana laws.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEVE FOX | — |
| DAN RIFFLE New | — |
Agriculture AGR
Lobbying in support of House Amendment 208 to H.R. 1947, which would allow universities to cultivate hemp for research purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEVE FOX | — |
| DAN RIFFLE New | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Exploratory discussions about the possibility of a federal excise tax on marijuana.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEVE FOX | — |
| DAN RIFFLE New | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.