Oppose SB25-076 Intoxicating Substances & Social Equity Business
We need immediate action against Senate Bill 25-076, a misguided piece of legislation that imposes overly restrictive marijuana regulations while failing to deliver true social equity reform. This bill does little to support the communities that need it most and instead enforces arbitrary limits on THC potency for adults under 25, stifles consumer choice, and imposes unnecessary regulations on cannabis products.
Rather than supporting this bill, we should be working to draft a separate, meaningful social equity bill that directly benefits impacted individuals and businesses. To do this, we must find legislators who will support and champion real social equity reform. We urge you to send a letter to the Business, Labor, and Technology Committee opposing SB25-076. Let’s make it clear that we stand for responsible regulation that protects consumer access and promotes true equity—not legislation that hinders progress
Additionally, we’re pleased to share that ASA Colorado Action Group has formed to support medical marijuana patients and advocate on cannabis-related bills in the state. Their efforts will complement our work in ensuring patient rights and responsible policy-making.
Your support is crucial as we rebuild and refocus our efforts. With your involvement, we can continue to protect cannabis rights in Colorado. Please reach out if you’re interested in volunteering—we need your help! Thank you for your continued dedication, and I look forward to working together to achieve our shared goals. Best regards, Colorado NORML
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She learned how to use policy to protect the most vulnerable while still encouraging innovation and growth.” said executive director of Colorado NORML Ashley Weber. Through her work at Project VOYCE she’s been educating, employing, advocating, and organizing underrepresented youth in the community to create the Denver that is deserved. In partnership with community-led organizations and residents she has conceptualized and creatively transformed opportunities into action to achieve people-centered goals "I'm proud to be a NORML endorsed candidate and to have been able to pass the social equity license ordinance in my first term. There is much more work to be done to truly level the playing field for people of color in the industry but the most important piece of that legislation was the exclusivity period that matched the period of legalization without equity efforts. I will continue to serve with a lens on justice and healing." – Councilwoman Candi Cdebaca, 2023
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