E9DCF1A6454781E787258279006387B0 Hearing Summary

Senator Marble, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-261 to the committee. The bill adds a condition for which a physician could prescribe an opiate for pain to the list of disabling medical conditions for which medical marijuana may be used. Committee members received a handout listing bill supporters [Attachment D].

Dr. Larry Wolk, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified against the bill.

Amanda Bent, representing the Drug Policy Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Blair Hubbard, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Wolk answered questions from the committee.

Committee discussion with Dr. Wolk ensued.

Stacey Linn, representing Cannability Foundation, testified in support of the bill. She noted other medical cannabis organizations supporting the bill.

Cpl. Nolan Cochron, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Beau Woodcock, representing himself and Shadow Company, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Woodcock and Mr. Cochron responded to committee member questions.

Senator Marble responded to committee member questions.