Ohio, House Republicans and marijuana

Competing bills seek to change Ohio marijuana law
There are competing proposals in the Ohio Statehouse to reshape the state’s recreational marijuana program. How are the bills different? House Bill 160, sponsored by Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) makes several changes to the state’s recreational marijuana law,
Ohioans legalized marijuana in 2023. House lawmakers want to make some changes
A Republican lawmaker pitched changes to voter-approved recreational marijuana laws while keeping home grow and tax rates where Ohioans wanted them.
House Republicans introduce their own plan for recreational marijuana in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio now has two competing visions for how its recreational marijuana market should operate. One version, passed by the state Senate, would cut home grow limits, restrict outdoor use and ban sharing.
Competing recreational marijuana bills at Ohio statehouse
A House Republican and House Democrat got into a confrontation over a sign protesting President Trump before his speech to Congress had even begun. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), who was standing along the aisle in view of cameras as Trump walked into the chamber and greeted Republicans, held up a handwritten sign that said: “This…
How grow facilities are shaping Ohio's new recreational marijuana industry
The facility, which opened in 2019, expanded its workforce to 47 full-time employees in 2024 following the legalization of adult recreational weed.
Ohio Senate passes marijuana bill to overhaul 2023 law
The bill would limit home-grow from 12 plants to six plants, reduce the THC levels in adult-use marijuana from 90% to 70%, and ban public consumption. The Ohio Senate passed a bill Wednesday that aims to significantly change Ohio's marijuana law.
Ohio House GOP proposes less restrictive marijuana legislation
The Ohio House has introduced a rival bill to the Senate's restrictive marijuana reform. This one is more mild. It keeps the amount of plants you are allowed to grow, but limits THC content.
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Ohio House GOP proposes marijuana legislation that's less restrictive than Senate's version
The Ohio House has introduced a rival bill to the Senate's restrictive marijuana reform. This one is more mild. It keeps the ...
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Ohio GOP Lawmaker Files Bill To Revise Voter-Approved Marijuana Law With Less Sweeping Changes Than Senate-Passed Measure
A Republican Ohio lawmaker has introduced a rival bill to Senate-passed legislation that seeks to amend the state’s voter-approved marijuana legalization law. And the proposed changes in the House ...
Ohio's marijuana law was supposed to support diverse businesses. What happened?
Ohio's recreational marijuana law is supposed to support small, diverse businesses. That program is now on the chopping block.
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 SB 56, which would change marijuana law that voters approved in 2023
The Ohio State Senate on Wednesday voted to approve SB 56, which would restrict some parts of Ohio's recreational marijuana ...
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As Ohio lawmakers push for revisions to marijuana laws, some voters are questioning why
Ohio Senate Republicans have passed a new bill which would revise existing legislation. However, some voters believe revisions to existing law aren't needed.
Marijuana in Ohio: Why social equity program never took off
Ohio's recreational marijuana law is supposed to support small, diverse businesses. That program is now on the chopping block.
Ohio lawmaker, business person, resident react to bill that would increase marijuana sales tax
Ohio Senate Bill 56 would add more regulations in a stated effort to protect children. Some say it goes too far and pushes ...