2024 UT Governor's race: on Drugs

Phil Lyman: Protect legal users of medical cannabis from sanctions

The committee gave its support to a bill that would double-down on the state's policy that medical cannabis be treated like any other controlled substance. "It's almost like common sense would tell you if it's legal to use medical marijuana then it would be legal to have a card that says you can use marijuana. Then you wouldn't have to fear retribution from any employer, let alone a state subdivision employer," said Rep. Phil Lyman, R-Blanding. Source: FOX13 Salt Lake City on 2024 Utah Gubernatorial race Jul 19, 2023

Brian King: Supports crafting a good medical marijuana statute

King said Prop 2 "has some flaws, and some of them are significant. But I'm voting for it because I think the best way of putting in place a good medical marijuana statute is to pass Prop 2, and then address the deficiencies in the regular session in January." Like about 90 percent of his colleagues in the Legislature, the Democrat is a Latter-day Saint. Source: Salt Lake Tribune on 2024 Utah Gubernatorial race Sep 17, 2018

Brian King: Rated D by NORML: restricted medical marijuana

NORML Politician Info:

Candidate: Brian King (D - UT): Holds office State House District 23; Candidate in race for Governor 2024
Key votes:
SB 195: Expands the Ability of Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis to Patients Suffering from Chronic Pain: voted YES
HB 197: Authorizes the Cultivation and Distribution of Medical Marijuana: voted NO
HB 195: Authorizes Terminal Ill Individuals to Try Medical Cannabis: voted YES

Source: NORML "Smoke the Vote" on 2024 Utah Gubernatorial race Aug 8, 2024

Spencer Cox: Rated B by NORML: supports medical marijuana

NORML Politician Info:

Candidate: Spencer Cox (R-UT): Holds office: Governor; Candidate for Governor on 11/5/2024
Summary: MEDICAL USE
Comments: Regarding Medical Marijuana in Washington State: He said he did not personally celebrate 420, the unofficial marijuana holiday on April 20, nor does he "partake" cannabis. But he added that he has toured the growing and production facilities and spoken with both doctors and patients and heard largely positive feedback. "As issues rise up, we'll continue to fix those," Cox said. "But again, I think we're doing it the right way and providing relief for those who need it, through the care of a doctor, and not opening the floodgates in a way that is dangerous." (4/21/22)
legislation in 2022:
Signed Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Amendments, SB 46
Signed Medical Cannabis Access Amendments, SB 195
Signed Marijuana Definitions Amendments, HB 442

Source: NORML "Smoke the Vote" on 2024 Utah Gubernatorial race Aug 8, 2024

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