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Update! AB45 signed into law: On October 6th, Governor Newsom signed AB45 into law and due to its emergency provision, the law becomes effective immediately. The Hemp Roundtable, main supporter and contributer to AB45, published an overview of the bill which finds them congratulating and distancing themselves for and from the many confusing and unworkableContinue reading “AB45 Signed”

The LAST CALL Update: As of September 17th, AB-45 is on the Governor’s desk to be signed. This could happen any day now. It is time to contact the Governor if you have not done so yet! Call him at (916) 445-2841 now! Also, go to: https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail to fill out the online contact for theContinue reading “AB45 on Governor’s desk”

To call the Governor: (916)445-2841

The LAST CALL Update: As of Thursday, September 9th, AB-45 was passed by the Senate and the Assembly. It will now go to the Governor to be signed into law. It is time to contact the Governor! Call him at (916) 445-2842 now! Also, go to: https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail Fill in the circle following Purpose of Communication:Continue reading “Last Call”

Update: On Thursday, September 9th, AB-45 was passed by the Assembly. It will now go to the Governor to be signed into law. The authors of the bill, Assemblyworman Aguiar-Curry as well as the Hemp Roundtable and Vote Hemp, did not take into account farmer’s concerns and the majority of legislatures moved the bill forward.Continue reading “Final update on AB-45”

Urgent Update: Yesterday, September 8th, AB-45 was voted on by the Senate with a 29 to 2 vote in favor of the bill. The bill will now move rapidly through the Assembly as all bills must be completed and approved by September 10th. It is URGENT to continue to voice your concerns and opposition toContinue reading “AB-45 Urgency update”

New Update:  As reported earlier, on Friday, September 3rd, AB-45 was amended and reprinted. Click on this link to read an abbreviated overview of the amended bill or visit the website for more information. https://openstates.org/ca/bills/20212022/AB45/ The smokable flower ban was removed, however, the addition of Section 111921.6. (a) is equally concerning. This reads: “Manufacture or saleContinue reading “Urgent update on AB-45”

Update: As of today, Friday, September 3rd, AB45 has been amended and printed. Please click on the Read the bill button below to read the new amended version. We will be considering the changes carefully to determine next steps and will be updating the website as we learn more. At first read, the smokable flowerContinue reading “AB45 Update 9/3/21”

As of today, Wednesday, September 1st, AB45 has not yet been heard on the floor. As far as we know, there have been amendments made to the bill that removed the smokable flower ban, HOWEVER, there appear to be provisions that are “phased” in, which could mean a taxation scheme or other concerning changes. ItContinue reading “AB45 Update”

AB45 will most likely be voted on tomorrow (Wednesday) on the Senate floor. It is very important to call your Senator TODAY and urge him/her to vote against AB45. Also call Senator Toni Atkins who has the power to sideline the bill and urge her to not move this bill forward. Farmers and California CBDContinue reading “Urgent AB45 Alert”