Wyoming working to legalize medical or recreation marijuana for use

Wyoming working to legalize medical or recreation marijuana for use

The state of Wyoming is questioning on whether to legal marijuana for medical and or recreational use.  

Opponents of this idea believe that Marijuana is a gateway drug that lead to other drugs which would increase this usage rate. They also state that health service rates will increase to obtain the drug. Other also argue that it simply goes against state and federal laws. 

However the state believes otherwise. Supporters for the bills believe that we are wasting our time and money turning people into criminals for no reason. “We fill up our jails with young people,” Rep. James Byrd told the Casper Star Tribune. “We set all sorts of traps for young people. Look at the arrest rates for young people. Look at the arrests for marijuana. We ruin lives.”

By Jan. 21, the Secretary of State’s staff and NORML representatives will create a proposed initiative that is written in a way that will conform with state laws. Also additional effort are being made by, Rep. Sue Wallis, R-Recluse, intends to introduce a medical marijuana bill before the Legislature, which convenes Feb. 10. The proposed bills will allow use for those of 21 years or older recreationally and medical use with a prescription from a doctor.

Overall, Wyoming is on a new track after having passed House Bill 32 through the Wyoming House of Representatives with a vote of 53-7, which is now on the way to the State Senate. As of now we will just have to wait to see the results and if it should be on the 2016 ballot.