When: Monday, Feb. 22, 2010
(7:00pm to 9:00pm)
Where: University of Wisconsin – Waukesha
(1500 N. University Dr.)
Join us Monday, February 22nd at UW Waukesha for an open discussion on Assembly Bill 554 and what it can do for Wisconsin. The evening is free to attend, but seating is limited to 330 people; be sure to show up early and check out the information tables. Speakers include the authors of AB554, Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-27th District), Representative Mark Pocan (D-78th District), IMMLY Founder Jacki Rickert and Gary Storck of IMMLY and WI NORML, plus a special performance of “Legal Medicine Blues” by singer-songwriter Rick Harris. This is a non-profit event sponsored by Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) of UW Waukesha, but donations will be accepted to help get our commercials on the air. Reserve your spot on the guest list now!
(From Left to Right: Rep. Mark Pocan, Sen. Jon Erpenbach, Jacki Rickert & Gary Storck)
The hearing for the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act took place on Dec. 15 at the state capitol. An announcement is yet to be made regarding the bill going to a vote. Meantime, you can still submit your testimonial by following the instructions posted below. Stay tuned for more information regarding upcoming events.
How to Submit Written Testimony:
To show your support, submit your written testimony to Kelly.Johnson@legis.wisconsin.gov in State Sen. Jon Erpenbach’s office. The mailing address is Room 8 South State Capitol P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707-7882. Sen. Erpenbach’s office will make all submitted written testimony available to all members of both committees.
Concise and easy to read submissions with a narrow focus on your personal connection to the issue will likely get read more than long submissions that stray off topic into things like the total legalization of cannabis. Please stay on topic. The bill is not about marijuana legalization, but creating a narrow exemption for the sick and dying. Legalizing marijuana overall is not covered by the bill and is not pertinent to this discussion.
