On Thursday, April 23, 2026, acting U.S. Attorney General Blanche's “so-called” Department of Justice issued an Order definitionally bifurcating …
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The 2026 General Assembly passed its crossover deadline, with Bill S.278, the leading cannabis legislation, receiving last-minute amendments before moving from the Senate to the House. The Cannabis Control Board's March meeting included updates on the Cannabis Business Development Fund from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, and it held discussions on various issues, including minor cannabinoids like CBD and CBG in cannabis products. Legislators are also working to re-establish an in-state hemp market amid uncertainty in Washington, D.C.
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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.
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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.
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