California MMJ bill passes Senate Floor

I recieved an email today from the ASA, regarding a new bill in California introduced by Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco). Senate Joint Resolution 14, which still needs to be approved by the California Assembly, would urge the federal government to end DEA raids on legal medical marijuana dispensaries in California, to protect defendants in federal MMJ cases, and to expand research into the medical benefits of marijuana.

Well, it's about bloody time. SJR 14 passed the Senate Committee 7-3 on July 15, and the Floor 23-15 yesterday. It now has to pass the Assembly.

The ASA is asking for donations in support of this bill.

Bill text Here.
Fact sheet Here.
More information from the ASA's website.