L.D. 141, “An Act To Promote Highway Safety by Restricting the Use of Marijuana and Possession of an Open Marijuana Container in a Vehicle,” makes it a traffic infraction to consume marijuana or a marijuana product, to possess an open container of marijuana or a marijuana product in the passenger area of a vehicle or to place marijuana or a marijuana product in a container labeled by the manufacturer of the container as containing a nonmarijuana substance. This bill is similar to the provisions of law that make consuming alcohol or having an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle a traffic infraction.
The hearing on this bill will take place on Wednesday, February 6, before the members of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety (CJPS) Committee. I plan to be there representing you in support of the bill.
This is a bi-partisan bill with Republican and Democrat sponsors working together to keep our roads and citizens using them safe. Please make your voice heard in support of this bill.
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Please Take Action:
- Contact the CJPS Committee members immediately using the e-mail addresses below. Encourage them to support this bill. Be sure to let them know you are a member of Concerned Women for America of Maine.
- Please forward this e-alert to friends and family and encourage them to both pray and take action.
Sen. Susan Deschambault of York- Chair D – Senate District 32
e-mail: Susan.Deschambault@legislature.maine.gov
Sen. Michael Carpenter of Aroostook, D – Senate District 2
e-mail: Michael.Carpenter@Legislature.Maine.gov
Sen. Kimberley Rosen of Hancock, R – Senate District 8
e-mail: Kimberley.Rosen@legislature.maine.gov
Rep. Charlotte Warren of Hallowell- Chair, D – House District 84
e-mail: Charlotte.Warren@legislature.maine.gov
Rep. Pinny Beebe-Center of Rockland, D – House District 93
e-mail: Pinny.Beebe-Center@legislature.maine.gov
Rep. Janice Cooper of Yarmouth, D – House District 47
e-mail: Janice.Cooper@legislature.maine.gov
Rep. Patrick Corey of Windham, R – House District 25
e-mail: Patrick.Corey@legislature.maine.gov
Rep. Danny Costain of Plymouth, R – House District 100
e-mail: Danny.Costain@Legislature.Maine.gov
Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt of South Portland, D – House District 31
e-mail: Lois.Reckitt@Legislature.Maine.gov
Rep. Chris Johansen of Monticello, R – House District 145
e-mail: Chris.Johansen@Legislature.Maine.gov
Rep. Victoria Morales of South Portland, D – House District 33
e-mail: Victoria.Morales@Legislature.Maine.gov
Rep. Richard Pickett of Dixfield, R – House District 116
e-mail: Richard.Pickett@legislature.maine.gov
Rep. Braden Sharpe of Durham, D – House District 46
e-mail: Braden.Sharpe@Legislature.Maine.gov
“But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap.” – Luke 21:34
Please join me in prayer, “Father, we ask Your protection over the citizens of Maine when it comes to the use of marijuana and especially using while driving on Maine roads. May this proposal become law. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
Penny Morrell
State Director
CWA of Maine
director@maine.cwfa.org
me.cwfa.org
(207) 465-6015
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