Let's end marijuana prohibition in California! Last update: February 23, 2009 On Monday, February 23, Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) introduced groundbreaking legislation that would remove state-level penalties for responsible marijuana use in California. The bill, A.B. 390, would not only allow personal use and cultivation of marijuana but would also set up a legal system to tax and regulate it similarly to alcohol. Urge your state legislators to support this bold legislation! Using MPP's online action center, writing your state representatives is easy. Just visit the site, enter your contact information, and send your e-mails to your state assembly member and state senator. You can use one of our pre-written messages, or you can write your own. Just last week, the legislature approved a budget that significantly increases taxes for almost every Californian and makes deep cuts across many vital services. With the state's imperiled economy, the need to end the costly and ineffective policy of arresting marijuana users and to instead begin taxing California's largest cash crop is extraordinarily obvious. This is the first time that legislation calling for marijuana regulation and taxation has been introduced in California's state capitol. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of California history by supporting A.B. 390! You can read more about this bill on our blog. Thank you for supporting MPP and sensible marijuana policy in California. California's medical marijuana ID card program Visit our FAQ page to learn more about California's medical marijuana ID card program. If your county isn't issuing the state ID cards, contact MPP's California policy director, Aaron Smith to find out how you can help bring this important program to your area. Sign up now to stay up-to-date on California marijuana policy Thank you for supporting the Marijuana Policy Project. Please subscribe to MPP's free legislative alert service, so we can keep you posted about marijuana policy reform