HB218 Penalty Reduction scheduled for committee hearing

HB218 by Representative Joe Moody has been scheduled for a hearing in the criminal jurisprudence committee on February 28th.

HB218 would make possession of one ounce or less of marijuana (flower and concentrate) a class c misdemeanor cite and release offense. As well, punishment would be probation unless previously brought in on the same charge. The bill also allows expungement of the charge after a designated period of time for a $30 administrative fee.

This is not the first legislative session to see a similar bill presented by Moody. Previous bills passed the house with a super majority only to see them die when sent to the Senate, or die in the House after Senate modifications.

Those looking to make their voice heard on the topic can do the following:

To submit testimony to the committee visit this link:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c220

As well let your representative know using the method below.

1). Visit wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home link.
2). Find out who your Texas State Representative and Senator are by entering your address.
3). Get their contact info (email & Capitol phone number – Google is your friend here)
4). Contact their offices stating you are a constituent of their district, and your position on HB 218.

We’ve been working with Texas NORML on this priority legislation and you can find more information on them and this bill at this link.

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