What’s in Bill S.278 as Passed by the Senate?
What’s in Bill S.278 as Passed by the Senate?

On Friday, March 27, after almost three months in the Senate chamber, Bill S.278, the leading cannabis legislation this session, passed the Senate and is on its way to the House. The legislation has changed significantly since its introduction in January, and this updated summary reflects the latest version of the bill as passed by the Senate.

Read More
leg-updateGeoffrey Pizzutillo
What’s In Bill S.278?
What’s In Bill S.278?

On Wednesday, January 21, Senator Ram Hinsdale introduced Bill S.278, an omnibus bill that is emerging as the leading cannabis legislation this session. Bill S.278 is a market-expansion bill that seeks to increase the market's economic potential, capture a larger share of the customer base, and generate greater potential tax revenue by completing the foundational work that remains unfinished, such as implementing direct sales options for producers, addressing consumption, community and industry reinvestment, retail opt-in reform, and more.

Read More
leg-updateGeoffrey Pizzutillo
CCB and Legislative Update
CCB and Legislative Update

The 2026 General Assembly convened on Tuesday, January 6. With several cannabis bills under consideration this last year of the biennium, and an encouraging new approach to the legislative procedure for cannabis, we anticipate a cautiously promising legislative session. To round out the busy month, the Cannabis Control Board also held a wide-ranging Board meeting that lasted over three hours.

Read More
leg-updateGeoffrey Pizzutillo