ATLANTA —State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon) today released the following statement on the Georgia Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 185, legislation that would allow for medical cannabis oil clinical trials for children with medication-resistance epilepsy in Georgia and immunity for a limited group of children: Continue reading “Rep. Peake Comments on Passage of SB 185, Receives Support for HB 1 from ALS Association”
Medical Cannabis: One Step Closer
By State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon)
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On Wednesday of this week, 157 of my House colleagues joined me in voting in support of HB 1, Haleigh’s Hope Act, the medical cannabis oil bill. Continue reading “Medical Cannabis: One Step Closer”
Rep. Peake’s Medical Cannabis Legislation Passed by House
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 1, or the Haleigh’s Hope Act, by a vote of 158-2. HB 1, sponsored by State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon), would decriminalize the possession of medical cannabis in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Peake’s Medical Cannabis Legislation Passed by House”
Why HB 1 is Still Crucial for Georgia Citizens
By State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon)
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Since last Friday, I have read headlines and social media posts that HB 1, the bill attempting to legalize medical cannabis in Georgia, had been gutted, or was dead. Let me assure you, that is the furthest thing from the truth. Continue reading “Why HB 1 is Still Crucial for Georgia Citizens”
Rep. Peake Announces Changes to Medical Cannabis Legislation
ATLANTA — State Representative Allen Peake (R-Macon) today met with Governor Nathan Deal to announce changes to Rep. Peake’s medical cannabis legislation, House Bill 1, for the 2015 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Peake Announces Changes to Medical Cannabis Legislation”