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ILLINOIS — A bill that would extend a pilot program of marijuana decriminalization in Illinois cleared one more hurdle last week, but still faces at least one more.
The Illinois Senate passed a bill that would bring the state one step closer to becoming the 18th state to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. The bill would reduce possession of 15 ounces or less of marijuana from an arresting offense to a fine of $125 with no court time. The same bill passed the Illinois House in April.
The state’s current program includes regulations of fingerprinting, a background check, identification card, and a $150 fee.
Sponsoring Sen. Martin Noland, a Chicagoland Democrat, said:
“It’s wrong, and I would encourage the children of this state and my own children to abstain from the use of the substance, but people do use this,
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