THE LIAISON GROUP, LLC for OREGON CANNABIS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Banking BAN
H.R. 1595/S. 1200 - Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act Despite a history spanning over two decades (voters passed a medical cannabis program in 1998, and the use of cannabis by all adults over 21 was legalized in 2014) cannabis businesses in Oregon have struggled due to an inability to access banking services. Businesses have faced tremendous tax burdens and have had to store massive amounts of cash onsite. Additionally, Oregon businesses have been burglarized and employees have been violently attacked due to the existing framework we must work within. When our state licensed businesses are forced to operate in cash, our businesses and our costumers are subject to unnecessary risk. The SAFE Banking Act promotes public safety, encourages community reinvestment and facilitates payment processing, access to capital for minority and female business owners and would allow more banks to offer conventional loans to cannabis operators.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RACHAEL GALOOB | — |
| DAVID MANGONE | — |
| COURTNEY STAMM | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
As Oregons collective voice for the cannabis industry, the Oregon Cannabis Association (OCA) stands ready to do its part to end the epidemic of illnesses and deaths attributed to e-cigarettes and vaping products. OCA represents over 200 Oregon businesses and is a diverse group of cultivators, processors, retailers, entrepreneurs and allied businesses. Our mission is to help our businesses thrive through networking events, educational workshops and political engagement and representation. Our members can play an important role in increasing consumer safety by continuing to uphold some of the strongest testing and consumer safety regulations for cannabis products in the nation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RACHAEL GALOOB | — |
| DAVID MANGONE | — |
| COURTNEY STAMM | — |
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