Ohio Senate Republicans revive bill to restrict recreational marijuana
The new House Speaker, cousin to the Senate bill sponsor, is more receptive to tightening Ohio’s marijuana law, and Republicans could fast track SB 56—whether Democrats like it or not. Democrats picked up a few seats in both legislative chambers, but Republicans still hold overwhelming majorities.
Changes could be coming to recreational marijuana laws in Ohio
Ohio lawmakers are considering changes to the state's recreational marijuana laws just months after legalization, with a new bill proposing to increase the excise tax and implement other restrictions.
Ohio Republicans want to make major changes to marijuana law approved by voters
Senate Bill 56 increases the excise tax on adult-use marijuana to 15% and limits home grow, among other changes to the voter-approved law.
Republican lawmakers want new limits on recreational marijuana: The Wake Up for Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Less than two years after 57% of Ohioans voted to legalize medical marijuana, state legislators want to add limits to the law.
New Ohio bill looks to increase sales tax on recreational marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Senate Bill 56 is looking to increase the excise sales tax on recreational marijuana sales from 10% to 15%. Darius Walters, with Nar Reserve, a dispensary in downtown Columbus, said he can't imagine a higher tax.
A new proposal on recreational marijuana emerges, planned for 2026 ballot
The revamped proposal from the Smart & Safe Florida committee seeks to address issues raised by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who led a drive to defeat last year’s constitutional measure.
Ohio Republican Lawmakers Seek More Marijuana Taxes And Home Grow Limits
Ohio Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to reform their state’s marijuana laws, increasing taxes on the substance and limiting personal cultivation.
What a proposed Senate Bill could mean for the future of recreational marijuana
Uncertainty looms for medical and adult-use marijuana businesses following the introduction of Senate Bill 56, which would revise medical and adult-use marijuana laws and levy marijuana taxes.
Ohio Senate Republicans introduce bill to change marijuana law
Ohio Republican lawmakers are looking at changing the amount of sales tax collected through marijuana sales in the state and where the tax money goes.
GOP lawmakers move to scale back Ohio’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law: Capitol Letter
A new bill would make sweeping changes to how Ohio regulates recreational cannabis—including halving the number of home grow ...
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Ohio recreational marijuana market already showing signs of price contraction
Products in Ohio’s recreational marijuana market are showing signs of price contraction only five months after sales began.
Colorado Springs voters will vote on recreational marijuana — again — as leaders order new ballot measure
Colorado Springs voters will once again decide this spring whether recreational marijuana sales should be permitted in the ...
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Smart and Safe pushes for recreational marijuana to be legalized in Florida with new petitions
A group called Smart and Safe Florida is working to get recreational marijuana back on the ballot in the 2026 general election.
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Colorado Springs voters will weigh in on recreational marijuana sales — again — in April
This will be the third time in less than six months that voters will be asked about allowing recreational marijuana sales.