Denise Rosado
Republican
cannabis
Ward 4Change ward
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Delegate to the House of Representatives
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12 measures introduced on cannabis54 recorded votes on cannabis2 against the majority
Mayor of the District of Columbia
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46 recorded votes on cannabis1 against the majority
Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia
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33 measures introduced on cannabis61 recorded votes on cannabis1 against the majority
At-Large Member of the Council
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Congress can block DC laws, restrict how local funds are spent, and impose federal budget riders that deny the District revenue. One clear example is cannabis. DC voters legalized possession, but Congress still blocks the District from regulating and taxing recreational sales, denying millions in revenue that could be reinvested in communities harmed by the War on Drugs.
In context
DC’s budget is under real strain, not because residents are asking for too much, but because revenue is not keeping pace with the economy or with the responsibilities DC is required to carry. The District relies primarily on local property, income, and sales taxes, along with federal funds that make up about a quarter of total revenue. Unlike states, DC must fund both city and state level services, including Medicaid, unemployment insurance, and human services, while lacking full control over its own budget.
Congress can block DC laws, restrict how local funds are spent, and impose federal budget riders that deny the District revenue. One clear example is cannabis. DC voters legalized possession, but Congress still blocks the District from regulating and taxing recreational sales, denying millions in revenue that could be reinvested in communities harmed by the War on Drugs.
At the same time, DC’s tax code and development strategy continue to favor the wealthy. Capital gains, inherited wealth, and high value property remain lightly taxed, while working families carry a disproportionate share of the load. The District has increasingly relied on mechanisms like Opportunity Zones, Tax Increment Financing (TIFs), and long term bonding to spur development without clear accountability for results. Too often, these tools shift risk onto future taxpayers while delivering limited public benefit. Without change, revenue will continue to lag behind economic growth, putting…
1 measure introduced on cannabis35 recorded votes on cannabis5 against the majority
Attorney General
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United States Representative
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And when I was in law school in 2016, it was clear that state governments were salivating over marijuana taxes and that there was a massive lobby. I argued that governments could get addicted to marijuana taxes the way the Russian government got addicted to vodka taxes but that was dismissed without an argument. And now we are seeing more evidence that marijuana doesn't trigger schizophrenia, it causes a schizophrenia-like condition. It time, we will probably recognize marijuana resulting in b
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12 measures introduced by Robert White
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Returning Citizens Cannabis Equity Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (B24-0222)Returning Citizens Cannabis Equity Amendment Act of 2020 (B23-0974)Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0309)Marijuana Legalization and Regulation Act of 2019 (B23-0072)Medical Marijuana Certified Business Enterprise Preference Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 (B22-0773)Medical Marijuana Certified Business Enterprise Preference Temporary Amendment Act of 2018 (B22-0774)Medical Marijuana Improvement Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0446)Medical Marijuana Certified Business Enterprise Preference Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0304)Medical Marijuana Certified Business Enterprise Preference Temporary Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0305)Medical Marijuana Certified Business Enterprise Preference Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0161)Marijuana Legalization and Regulation Act of 2017 (B22-0030)
33 measures introduced by Phil Mendelson
32 more
Medical Cannabis Licensing and Unlicensed Establishment Enforcement Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2026 (B26-0760)Medical Cannabis Beverage Product Amendment Act of 2026 (B26-0654)Medical Cannabis Conditional Licensure Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 (B26-0344)Medical Cannabis Conditional Licensure Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 (B26-0345)Medical Cannabis Conditional Licensure Extension Amendment Act of 2025 (B26-0346)Medical Cannabis Retailer Craft Preparation Endorsement Act of 2025 (B26-0259)Medical Cannabis Retailer Craft Preparation Endorsement Amendment Act of 2025 (B26-0279)Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Amendment Act of 2025 (B26-0051)Medical Cannabis Patient Card Extension and 4/20 Medical Cannabis Sales Tax Holiday Week Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (B25-0760)Medical Cannabis Patient Card Extension and 4/20 Medical Cannabis Sales Tax Holiday Week Temporary Amendment Act of 2024 (B25-0761)Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Act of 2023 (B25-0052)Medical Marijuana Patient Access Extension Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0981)Medical Marijuana Patient Access Extension Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0982)Medical Marijuana Patient Access Extension Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0765)Medical Marijuana Patient Access Supplemental Extension and Civil Enforcement Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0747)Medical Marijuana Patient Access Supplemental Extension and Civil Enforcement Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0748)Medical Marijuana Patient Access Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0629)Medical Marijuana Patient Access Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0630)Medical Marijuana Patient Access Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (B24-0477)Medical Marijuana Patient Access Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (B24-0478)Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Act of 2021 (B24-0118)Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2021 (B24-0113)Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2021 (B24-0114)Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2019 (B23-0280)Minimal Amounts of Marijuana for Personal Use Home Extraction Prohibition Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0644)Medical Marijuana Additional Recommenders Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0922)Medical Marijuana Cultivation Center Expansion Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0255)Medical Marijuana Cultivation Center Expansion Temporary Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0256)Medical Marijuana Cultivation Center Expansion Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0257)Marijuana Decriminalization Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0105)Marijuana Decriminalization Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0106)Marijuana Decriminalization Clarification Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0107)