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COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to get marijuana lovers weed as quickly as possible, but the contentious battle between state legislators is preventing any progress.

“We are definitely receiving a lot calls at the dispensary with confusion,” said AJ Caraballo, with Amplify Medical Marijuana dispensary.

He wants to expand his business beyond medical patients to include everyone else.

The state Senate has passed a bill that allows medical dispensaries sell recreational marijuana immediately. The proposal would restrict home-grown cannabis, reduce the THC level and ban most vapes.

Jamie Callender, R-Concord, said that was unacceptable and he blocked it.

Callender told News 5: “We continue to do nothing.”

He wants to stick to the original plan. This is to let Division of Cannabis Control draft the regulations for the policy, and then start processing retailer applications by June. This means that users won’t likely be able to legally buy marijuana until the fall or winter.

The Republican said, “Let the people’s will be implemented.” “The people’s home is the people’s home.”

The House is perfectly fine, and even jovial about sticking with what the voters selected.

Morgan Trau, a reporter at the Statehouse, asked: “Have You Done Anything with Marijuana?” he meant policy but forgot to mention it.

House Speaker Jason Stephens, R-Kitts Hill, laughed and said: “Never!”

The speaker made a joke about his own use but he did mention that the House was still addressing the issue.

Stephens stated that he is in conflict with the Senate on two main points.

“Number 1 is how do we structure and set up the business side? Who gets a licence?” he asked. “The other side is the actual tax revenues.” What is the tax rate?

He said that “there was a long runway” for this issue, and that the lawmakers still have time to do it right.

Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, argued that this is allowing the black market to grow because people want to smoke.

Cirino said, “There are many public health concerns regarding this stuff. That’s why I believe that the House should act on this.”

The senator continued, “It is irresponsible not to act.”

“We did our work in the Senate, and we expect that the House will do something, put some things on the table so that we can sit down and then negotiate something that’s going to be in the best interests of Ohioans,” added he.

DeWine, despite the fights between the chambers is trying to move forward.

In a back and forth on policy, DeWine told Trau: “I’ve already told the director that I want us to move as quickly as possible.”

DeWine has consistently said that despite his opposition to the passage of Issue 2, this is the will and desire of the people.

He added, “We’ll be doing what we can.” “People should know that they can buy a product knowing that no pesticides were used in its production, and they also know the quality, the potency, and the quality.”

The administration proposes rules such as requiring that recreational licenses be issued by the beginning of September and reducing fees.

DeWine is still limited in what he can do. He also wants lawmakers to address delta-8 or, as he puts it, “intoxicating weed.” It is a cannabis-based product that is not properly regulated by the state.

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Cirino said, “I suppose that the governor could try some things with executive order.”

Trau asked DeWine whether he had thought about that for marijuana policy.

“You guys have watched me – if I can do it by executive orders, I will,” replied the governor. “We cannot do it in regards to the delta-8. Our lawyers have researched this.”

Cirino still wants the House to get its act together and do some work. DeWine shouldn’t have to set up basic rules.

The Republican added, “That’s not how it’s supposed work.” “The legislature must do its job.”

Caraballo, who could make money if he sold the recreationally, is siding with House.

“Waiting for months to ensure we have a sustainable programme, I think that is more important than rushing in and starting within 90 days,” he said.

The administration is currently soliciting public comments on its proposed rules.

Chamber vs. Chamber

Callender, de-facto, and seemingly bipartisan, spokesperson for the House continues to fight against the pressures from the Senate and Governor to concur on the other Chamber’s legislation.

Callender continued, “All the parties are still actively debating the outstanding issues.” “I wish things were moving faster, but the right thing is more important than speed.”

State Sen. Rob McColley, R-Napoleon and Matt Huffman, Sen. President (R Lima), are negotiating with Callender and Speaker Stephens but the House will not budge. Huffman and Stephens are known to have a tense relationship.

Click here to learn more Read more about the Republican infighting at the Statehouse.

Huffman stated that growing 12 plants per house would not be for personal use. “This would create a black-market for people to sell in their neighborhood or wherever.”

McColley, de-facto spokesperson and bipartisan for the Senate, said that his proposal didn’t go against the will of people because he believes the voters weren’t aware of everything they were voting on.

The senator said, “I believe what the voters would have really voted for was access to products.”

Callender is firmly opposed.

“I want to ensure that here in this Chamber, the People’s House that we carry out will of the People — and the People have spoken,” added the Republican lawmaker.

Callender has introduced his own bill H.B. Callender has drafted a bill, H.B. Callender is pleased that the bill includes immediate access to dispensaries and some safeguards against advertising and children.

Callender acknowledged the double meaning and said: “At some stage, we’ll have to break out our peace pipe.”

Cirino claims that the House is “upside-down” because the GOP caucus has been split by the “coup” against the speakership. What happened in January 2023.

The Republican caucus chose state Rep. Derek Merrin, R-Monclova, as their speaker months prior to the vote of the full House. Twenty-two Republicans, also known “affectionately,” by the other faction, as the “Blue 22”, and the Democrats voted in favor of Stephens during the actual vote. The majority of Republicans voted Merrin. Stephens is a conservative but is much more moderate than Merrin.

The anti-Stephens group has been relentlessly fighting Stephens every chance they get — mainly by telling him on social media that they’re not very nice. Fond of him.

Huffman will likely challenge Stephens to become the House speaker in January of next year. He has a faction within the House, and candidates told News 5 that Huffman had helped support their bid for Stephens’ team incumbents to be ousted.

Cirino said that this has led to House lawmakers focusing more on their primaries in March, rather than Ohioans.

The House leadership has denied this, claiming that the Senate disrespects the voters. Stephens and Callender both stated that their chamber is the only one doing what’s right.

Trau has probably already answered all of your pressing questions. Previous stories.

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