The Bottom Line

by State Senator Mike Breitbach

The big news this week will be about the Senate medical cannabis vote. I worked very hard to improve the bill and Senator Bolkcom was gracious enough to include many of my recommendations in his bill.
I understand a majority of Iowans support legalizing cannabidiol for medical use when prescribed by a doctor. The problem I had with the bill is the cannabis will not be prescribed by a doctor. Without a doctor prescribing the dosage, the THC level and the frequency of use, I don’t feel comfortable with the bill in its current form. I will continue to work with my colleagues to shape a bill that may someday bring treatment and relief to those who need it. I am not sure this bill will be taken up in the Iowa House for consideration.
Roger Halvorson’s family was here for the Pioneer Lawmakers Memorial Service on Tuesday evening. It was great to share this event with Connie and other family members. Roger and Connie facilitated my first contact with the political process and, as I mentioned last week, he is greatly missed.
My Senate email is michael.breitbach@legis.iowa.gov or you can call me at 563-920-7399.
If you would like to schedule a time for me to meet with your local group please feel free to contact me to see if we can find a time that would work out.  
Please listen to my interviews with Darin Svenson on KDEC radio (Decorah) at 7 a.m. every Thursday morning, or listen online at soundcloud.com/kdecnews.