Florida lawmakers have unanimously approved a bill to significantly reduce the fee for military veterans to obtain medical marijuana registry identification cards, slashing the cost to one-fifth of the current amount.
The House Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee on Thursday voted 18-0 to pass the legislation from Reps. Susan Valdés (R) and Michelle Salzman (R).
Valdés told colleagues ahead of the vote that the proposal is a “simple bill with a very big impact” on veterans.
“Considering how many veterans in the past have been on medications such as opioids and things of this nature, this is an opportunity to assist veterans being able to obtain a much better way of dealing with their medical issues,” she said. “And by reducing the costs of access, it is not symbolic for the veterans we serve. It directly moves a costly barrier that often keeps the already underserved veterans from participating in a program that can support their health stability and their overall wellbeing.”
Rep. Mitch Rosenwald (D) said the legislation is “not only fiscally sound, but more than that, this is the right thing to do.”
“A lot of veterans have PTSD and other some mental health challenges,” he said. “Cannabis
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