151st General Assembly Legislative Guide 151st General Assembly Legislative Guide

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Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network P.O. Box 1625 Dover, DE 19903 (302) 404-4208 [email protected] 151st General Assembly – State Senate

DISTRICT AREA SENATOR PAGE

District 1 Wilmington North Sarah McBride (D) 2

District 2 Wilmington East Darius Brown (D) 3

District 3 Wilmington West (D) 4

District 4 Greenville, Hockessin (D) 5 Heatherbrooke, District 5 (D) 6 Talleyville District 6 Lewes Ernesto B. Lopez (R) 7

District 7 Elsmere (D) 8

District 8 Newark David P. Sokola (D) 9

District 9 Stanton John Walsh (D) 10

District 10 Middletown (D) 11

District 11 Newark Bryan Townsend (D) 12

District 12 New Castle (D) 13

District 13 Wilmington Manor Marie Pinkney (D) 14

District 14 Smyrna Bruce C. Ennis (D) 15

District 15 Marydel David G. Lawson (D) 16

District 16 Dover South Colin R.J. Bonini (R) 17

District 17 Dover, Central Kent Trey Paradee (D) 18

District 18 Milford David L. Wilson (R) 19

District 19 Georgetown Brian Pettyjohn (R) 20

District 20 Ocean View Gerald W. Hocker (R) 21

District 21 Laurel Bryant L. Richardson (R) 22 151st General Assembly – Delaware House of Representatives

DISTRICT AREA REPRESENTATIVE PAGE

District 1 Wilmington North Nnamdi Chukquocha (D) 24

District 2 Wilmington East Stephanie T. Bolden (D) 25

District 3 Wilmington South (D) 26

District 4 Wilmington West Gerald L. Brady (D) 27

District 5 Bear, Newark (D) 28 Bellfonte, Claymont, District 6 Debra J. Heffernan (D) 29 Edgemoor District 7 Arden, Claymont Larry Lambert (D) 30

District 8 Middletown Sherae’a Moore (D) 31

District 9 MOT/ Port Penn Kevin S. Hensley (R) 32

District 10 Talleyville (D) 33

District 11 Smyrna Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (R) 34

District 12 Fairthorne (D) 35

District 13 Elsmere John L. Mitchell, Jr. (D) 36

District 14 Rehoboth Peter C. Schwartzkopf (D) 37

District 15 Bear (D) 38

District 16 Wilmington Franklin Cooke Jr. (D) 39

District 17 New Castle Melissa Minor-Brown (D) 40

District 18 Newark (D) 41

District 19 Newport, Stanton Kimberly Williams (D) 42

District 20 Milton Stephen T. Smyk (R) 43

District 21 Middle Run Valley (R) 44

District 22 Pike Creek Valley Michael Simth (R) 45 District 23 Newark Paul S. Baumbach (D) 46

District 24 Newark Edward S. Osienski (D) 47

District 25 Newark South John A. Kowalko, Jr. (D) 48

District 26 Newark Madinah Wilson-Anton (D) 49

District 27 Glasgow (D) 50

District 28 Smyrna William J. Carson (D) 51

District 29 Cheswold William Bush (D) 52

District 30 Harrington Shannon Morris (R) 53

District 31 Dover Sean M. Lynn (D) 54

District 32 Dover Andria L. Bennett (D) 55

District 33 Milford Charles S. Postles, Jr. (R) 56

District 34 Dover South Lyndon D. Yearick (R) 57

District 35 Bridgeville (R) 58

District 36 Milford (R) 59

District 37 Georgetown (R) 60

District 38 Selbyville Ronald E. Gray (R) 61

District 39 Seaford Daniel B. Short (R) 62

District 40 Laurel Timothy D. Dukes (R) 63

District 41 Millsboro Richard G. Collins (R) 64 151st General Assembly – Delaware State Senate

DIST. AREA SENATOR PHONE EMAIL

1 Wilmington North Sarah McBride (D) (302) 744-4147 [email protected]

2 Wilmington East Darius Brown (D) (302) 744-4286 [email protected]

3 Wilmington West Elizabeth Lockman (D) (302) 744-4168 [email protected]

Greenville, 4 Laura Sturgeon (D) (302) 744-4135 [email protected] Hockessin Heatherbrooke, 5 Kyle Evans Gay (D) (302) 744-4137 [email protected] Talleyville

6 Lewes Ernesto B. Lopez (R) (302) 744-4136 [email protected]

7 Elsmere Spiros Mantzavinos (D) (302) 744-4133 [email protected]

8 Newark David P. Sokola (D) (302) 744-4139 [email protected]

9 Stanton John Walsh (D) (302) 744-4163 [email protected]

10 Middletown Stephanie Hansen (D) (302) 744-4138 [email protected]

11 Newark Bryan Townsend (D) (302) 744-4165 [email protected]

12 New Castle Nicole Poore (D) (302) 744-4164 [email protected]

Wilmington 13 Marie Pinkney (D) (302) 744-4167 [email protected] Manor

14 Smyrna Bruce C. Ennis (D) (302) 744-4310 [email protected]

15 Marydel David G. Lawson (D) (302) 744-4237 [email protected]

16 Dover South Colin R.J. Bonini (R) (302) 744-4169 [email protected]

Dover, Central 17 Trey Paradee (D) (302) 744-4162 [email protected] Kent

18 Milford David L. Wilson (R) 744-4048 [email protected]

19 Georgetown Brian Pettyjohn (R) (302) 744-4117 [email protected]

20 Ocean View Gerald W. Hocker (R) (302) 744-4144 [email protected]

21 Laurel Bryant L. Richardson (R) (302) 744-4298 [email protected] 151st General Assembly – Delaware House of Representatives

DIST. AREA REPRESENTATIVE PHONE EMAIL

Wilmington 1 Nnamdi Chukquocha (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected] North

2 Wilmington East Stephanie T. Bolden (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

Wilmington 3 Sherry Dorsey Walker (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected] South Wilmington 4 Gerald L. Brady (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected] West

5 Bear, Newark Kendra Johnson (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

Bellfonte, 6 Claymont, Debra J. Heffernan (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected] Edgemoor

7 Arden, Claymont Larry Lambert (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

8 Middletown Sherae’a Moore (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

9 MOT/ Port Penn Kevin S. Hensley (R) (302) 744-4171 [email protected]

10 Talleyville Sean Matthews (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

11 Smyrna Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (R) (302) 744-4171 [email protected]

12 Fairthorne Krista Griffith (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

13 Elsmere John L. Mitchell, Jr. (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

14 Rehoboth Peter C. Schwartzkopf (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

15 Bear Valerie Longhurst (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

16 Wilmington Franklin Cooke Jr. (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

17 New Castle Melissa Minor-Brown (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

18 Newark David Bentz (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

Newport, 19 Kimberly Williams (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected] Stanton

20 Milton Stephen T. Smyk (R) (302) 744-4171 [email protected]

Middle Run 21 Michael Ramone (R) (302) 744-4171 [email protected] Valley Pike Creek 22 Michael Simth (R) (302) 744-4171 [email protected] Valley 23 Newark Paul S. Baumbach (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

24 Newark Edward S. Osienski (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

25 Newark South John A. Kowalko, Jr. (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

Madinah.Wilson- 26 Newark Madinah Wilson-Anton (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

27 Glasgow Eric Morrison (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

28 Smyrna William J. Carson (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

29 Cheswold William Bush (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

30 Harrington Shannon Morris (R) (302) 744-4171 [email protected]

31 Dover Sean M. Lynn (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

32 Dover Andria L. Bennett (D) (302) 744-4351 [email protected]

33 Milford Charles S. Postles, Jr. (R) (302) 744-4081 [email protected]

34 Dover South Lyndon D. Yearick (R) (302) 744-4171 [email protected]

35 Bridgeville Jesse Vanderwende (R) (302) 744-4267 [email protected]

36 Milford Bryan Shupe (R) (302) 744-4171 [email protected]

37 Georgetown Ruth Briggs King (R) (302) 744-4251 [email protected]

38 Selbyville Ronald E. Gray (R) (302) 744-4171 [email protected]

39 Seaford Daniel B. Short (R) (302) 744-4172 [email protected]

40 Laurel Timothy D. Dukes (R) (302) 744-4171 [email protected]

41 Millsboro Richard G. Collins (R) (302) 744-4171 [email protected] Delaware General Assembly

Senate

151st General Assembly 2021-2022

1 Sarah McBride (D) District 1 – Wilmington North

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? 411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 744-4147 Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for home cultivation. [email protected] ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Agree Will SPONSOR cannabis ______legalization legislation

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs

Will VOTE YES on home Strongly Agree cultivation legislation ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Agree

2 Darius Brown (D) District 2 – Wilmington

2018 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901 Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation. Phone: 302-744-4286 [email protected]

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Agree ______Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs

Agree Will SPONSOR home ______cultivation legislation

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Agree

3 Elizabeth Lockman (D) District 3 – Wilmington

2018 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901 Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for home cultivation. Phone: (302) 744-4168 [email protected]

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Agree ______Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs

Strongly Agree Will VOTE YES on home ______cultivation legislation

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Agree

4 District 4 – Greenville, Laura Sturgeon (D) Centerville, Hockessin

2018 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901 Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for

Phone: (302) 744-4135 home cultivation. [email protected]

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Agree Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs

Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Agree ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

SPONSORED cannabis legalization legislation in 2019- Neither Agree Nor Disagree 2020

5 District 5 – Heatherbrooke, Kyle Evans Gay (D) Arden, Talleyville

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

411 Legislative Avenue Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their Dover, DE 19901 home? Phone: (302) 744-4137

[email protected] I am undecided and would like more information. ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Agree Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs

UNDECIDED on home cultivation Strongly Agree legislation ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Agree

6 District 6 – Milton, Lewes, Ernesto B. Lopez (R) Rehoboth Beach

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis No 6/18/15 (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and No 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Ave. probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Phone: (302) 744-4136 Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

7 Spiros Mantzavinos (D) District 7 – Elsmere, Newport

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their 411 Legislative Avenue home? Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 744-4133 Yes, I support this and would vote “Yes” on a bill to allow for home

[email protected] cultivation. ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Agree Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Agree ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Neither Agree nor Disagree

8 David P. Sokola (D) District 8 – Newark

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for Yes 5/11/11 patients with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of Yes 6/18/15 cannabis (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

411 Legislative Ave. Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis HB 332 and paraphernalia offenses to the list of Dover, DE 19901 Yes 6/23/16 violations and offenses for which a person may Phone: (302) 744-4139 be eligible for probation before judgment “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or [email protected] HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act

Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. SPONSORED cannabis legalization legislation in 2017- Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the 2018 Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

9 John Walsh (D) District 9 – Stanton

Cannabis Voting History

Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis.

Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 744-4163

[email protected]

10 District 10 – Middletown, Stephanie Hansen (D) Glasgow

Cannabis Voting History

Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 744-4138

[email protected]

11 Bryan Townsend (D) District 11 – Brookside

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis Yes 6/18/15 (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Ave. probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Phone: 302-744-4165 Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical Will SPONSOR cannabis HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes legalization legislation 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. UNDECIDED on home Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their cultivation legislation home? I am undecided and would like more information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Strongly Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs SPONSORED cannabis Strongly Agree legalization legislation in 2017- Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. 2018 Strongly Agree

12 Nicole Poore (D) District 12 – New Castle

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of Yes 6/18/15 cannabis (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis HB 332 and paraphernalia offenses to the list of 411 Legislative Ave. Yes 6/23/16 violations and offenses for which a person may Dover, DE 19901 be eligible for probation before judgment

Phone: (302) 744-4164 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Yes [email protected] 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act

Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis.

Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

13 Marie Pinkney (D) District 13 – Wilmington Manor

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901 Yes, I support this and would vote “Yes” on a bill to allow for home

Phone: (302) 744-4167 cultivation. [email protected]

The screation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Stongly Agree ______Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs

Strongly Agree Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Agree

14 (D) District 14 – Smyrna

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/11/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less Yes 6/18/15 than one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/2/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 411 Legislative Ave. 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or Phone: (302) 744-4310 HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical [email protected] Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition DOES NOT SUPPORT cannabis considered as that allowed for adults. legalization legislation, but open to research and information Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Neither agree nor disagree DOES NOT SUPPORT home Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing cultivation legislation, but open to enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. research and information Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Neither agree nor disagree

15 David G. Lawson (R) District 15 – Marydel

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for No 5/11/11 patients with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of No 6/18/15 cannabis (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis 411 Legislative Ave. HB 332 and paraphernalia offenses to the list of Dover, DE 19901 No 6/23/16 violations and offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment Phone: 302-744-4237 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or [email protected] HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act

Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

16 District 16 – South Dover, Colin R.J. Bonini (R) Magnolia, Frederica

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for No 5/11/11 patients with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis No 6/18/15 (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and 411 Legislative Ave. HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes Dover, DE 19901 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment Phone: (302) 744-4169 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a [email protected] Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Absent 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the SPONSORED cannabis Yes legalization legislation in 2017- 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition 2018 considered as that allowed for adults.

17 District 17 – Dover, Camden, Trey Paradee (D) Wyoming

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis Yes 6/18/15 (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Ave. probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Phone: (302) 744-4162 Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical Will SPONSOR cannabis HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes legalization legislation 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. UNDECIDED on home Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their cultivation legislation home? I am undecided and would like more information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Strongly Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs SPONSORED cannabis Strongly Agree legalization legislation in 2017- Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. 2018 & 2019-2020 Strongly Agree

18 District 18 – Milford, Ellendale, David L. Wilson (R) Greenwood

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for No 5/11/11 patients with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis No 6/18/15 (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and 411 Legislative Ave. HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and No Dover, DE 19901 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment Phone: (302) 744-4048 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a [email protected] Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. VOTED NO on cannabis Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the legalization legislation in 2018 Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition (HB 110) considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

19 Brian Pettyjohn (R) District 19 – Georgetown

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of No 6/18/15 cannabis (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis HB 332 and paraphernalia offenses to the list of Absent 6/23/16 violations and offenses for which a person may 411 Legislative Ave. be eligible for probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Phone: (302) 744-4117 Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis.

Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

20 Gerald W. Hocker (R) District 20 – Ocean View

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of No 6/18/15 cannabis (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis HB 332 and paraphernalia offenses to the list of No 6/23/16 violations and offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment 411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Phone: (302) 744-4144 Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis.

Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes UNDECIDED on cannabis 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition legalization legislation considered as that allowed for adults.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? I am undecided and would like more information. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. DOES NOT SUPPORT home The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs cultivation legislation, but open and other criminal organizations. to research and information Neither agree nor disagree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Disagree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Neither agree nor disagree

21 District 21 – Seaford, Bryant L. Richardson (R) Laurel, Delmar

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis No 6/18/15 (less than one ounce). “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and No 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a 411 Legislative Ave. Absent Dover, DE 19901 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Phone: (302) 744-4298 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in [email protected] SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

22 Delaware General Assembly

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly 2021-2022

23 Nnamdi Chukquocha (D) District 1 – Wilmington

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901 Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home

Phone: (302) 744-4351 cultivation. [email protected]

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Strongly Agree Will SPONSOR cannabis ______legalization legislation

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

Will SPONSOR home cultivation Strongly Agree legislation ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Agree

24 Stephanie T. Bolden (D) District 2 – Wilmington

Cannabis Voting History SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for Yes 5/5/11 patients with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis Yes 6/2/15 (less than one ounce). “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/11/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Ave. probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Phone: (302) 744-4351 Yes 7/1/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical DID NOT VOTE for cannabis HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes legalization legislation in 2018 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No Vote 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? UNDECIDED on cannabis I am undecided and would like more information. * legalization legislation Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and information. * The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Neither Agree Nor Disagree * Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing DOES NOT SUPPORT home enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. cultivation legislation, but open to Disagree * research and information Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. * 2018 Delaware CAN Candidate Disagree * Survey

25 Sherry Dorsey Walker (D) District 3 – Wilmington

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their 411 Legislative Ave. home? Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 744-4351 Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for home

[email protected] cultivation. ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Will VOTE YES on cannabis Agree legalization legislation ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Agree ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Agree

26 (D) District 4 – Wilmington

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Ave. probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes Phone: (302) 744-4351 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes VOTED YES on cannabis 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition legalization legislation in 2018 considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

SPONSORED cannabis legalization legislation in 2019- Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey. 2020

27 District 5 – Bear, Kendra Johnson (D) Newark

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their 411 Legislative Ave. home? Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 744-4351 Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for home

[email protected] cultivation. ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation Neither agree nor disagree ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Agree ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Agree

28 District 6 – Bellfonte, Debra J. Heffernan (D) Claymont, Edgemoor

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment 411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, Phone: (302) 744-4351 if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 [email protected] the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Will SPONSOR cannabis Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical legalization legislation HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis. Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation. VOTED YES on cannabis The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and legalization legislation in 2018 other criminal organizations. Strongly Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Strongly Agree SPONSORED cannabis Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. legalization legislation in 2017- Strongly Agree 2018 and 2019-2020

29 District 7 – Arden, Larry Lambert (D) Claymont

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901 Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home Phone: (302) 744-4351 cultivation.

[email protected] ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Strongly Agree Will SPONSOR cannabis ______legalization legislation

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

Strongly Agree ______Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Agree

30 Sherae’a Moore (D) District 8 – Middletown

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? 411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901 I am undecided and would like more information. Phone: (302) 744-4351 ______

[email protected] The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Agree ______Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

Agree ______UNDECIDED on home cultivation legislation Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

No Response

31 Kevin S. Hensley (R) District 9 – MOT/ Port Penn

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Ave. probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes Phone: 302-744-4171 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes VOTED NO on cannabis 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition legalization legislation in 2018 considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

32 Sean Matthews (D) District 10 – Talleyville

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment

411 Legislative Ave. HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if Dover, DE 19901 related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 Phone: (302) 744-4351 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Will SPONSOR cannabis Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the legalization legislation Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis. Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the UNDECIDED on home cultivation current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? legislation Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? I am undecided and would like more information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. VOTED YES on cannabis Strongly Agree legalization legislation in 2018 Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Strongly Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Agree SPONSORED cannabis legalization legislation in 2019- 2020

33 District 11 – Townsend, Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (R) Clayton, Hartly

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Ave. probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes Phone: 302-744-4171 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition VOTED YES on cannabis considered as that allowed for adults. legalization legislation in 2018 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

34 District 12 – Hockessin, Krista Griffith (D) Greenville, Centerville

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 744-4351

[email protected]

35 John L. Mitchell, Jr. (D) District 13 – Newport

Cannabis Voting History SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment 411 Legislative Ave. HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, Dover, DE 19901 if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Phone: 302-744-4351 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in [email protected] SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. Will VOTE YES on cannabis HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes legalization legislation 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? DOES NOT SUPPORT home No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and information. cultivation legislation, but open to The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and research and information other criminal organizations. Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Neither Agree Nor Disagree VOTED YES on cannabis legalization legislation in 2018

36 District 14 – Peter C. Schwartzkopf (D) Rehoboth Cannabis Voting History SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment 411 Legislative Ave. HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, Dover, DE 19901 if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Phone: (302) 744-4351 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in [email protected] SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition DID NOT VOTE for cannabis considered as that allowed for adults. legalization legislation in 2018 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No Vote 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

37 District 15 – Delaware Valerie Longhurst (D) City, New Castle

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients No 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and 411 Legislative Ave. HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Dover, DE 19901 Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment Phone: (302) 744-4351 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, [email protected] if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. VOTED YES on cannabis Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical legalization legislation in 2018 HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

SPONSORED cannabis Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey. legalization legislation in 2019- 2020

38 Franklin Cooke Jr. (D) District 16 – Wilmington

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

I am undecided and would like more information. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

411 Legislative Ave. I am undecided and would like more information. Dover, DE 19901 ______Phone: (302) 744-4351 The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from [email protected] gangs and other criminal organizations. Neither agree nor disagree ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing UNDECIDED on cannabis enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. legalization legislation Neither agree nor disagree ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. UNDECIDED on home cultivation legislation Neither agree nor disagree

39 District 17 – New Melissa Minor-Brown (D) Castle

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 744-4351

[email protected]

40 District 18 – Christiana, David Bentz (D) Bear

Cannabis Voting History

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment

HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Absent 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 411 Legislative Ave. 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition Dover, DE 19901 considered as that allowed for adults. Phone: (302) 744-4351 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and [email protected] Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and Will VOTE YES on cannabis replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and legalization legislation regulated market? Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? I am undecided and would like more information. UNDECIDED on home The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from cultivation legislation gangs and other criminal organizations. Strongly Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Agree VOTED YES on cannabis Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and legalization legislation in 2018 tobacco. Agree

SPONSORED cannabis legalization legislation in 2019- 2020

41 Kimberly Williams (D) District 19 – Newport

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and 411 Legislative Ave. Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for Dover, DE 19901 probation before judgment Phone: (302) 744-4351 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes 7/1/16 [email protected] in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical VOTED YES on cannabis HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes legalization legislation in 2018 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

42 Stephen T. Smyk (R) District 20 – Milton

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Ave. probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes Phone: 302-744-4171 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes VOTED NO on cannabis 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition legalization legislation in 2018 considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

43 District 21 – Pike Creek Michael Ramone (R) Valley Cannabis Voting History SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No Vote 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment 411 Legislative Ave. HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, Dover, DE 19901 if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Phone: 302-744-4171 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in [email protected] SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. VOTED NO on cannabis HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No legalization legislation in 2018 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Will VOTE YES on cannabis Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for home cultivation. legalization legislation The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Neither Agree Nor Disagree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Will VOTE YES on home Agree cultivation legislation

44 Michael Smith (R) District 22 – Hockessin

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901

Phone: 302-744-4171

[email protected]

45 Paul S. Baumbach (D) District 23 – Newark

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment 411 Legislative Ave. HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, Dover, DE 19901 if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes Phone: (302) 744-4221 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Will SPONSOR cannabis Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the legalization legislation Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

UNDECIDED on home Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the cultivation legislation current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? I am undecided and would like more information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and VOTED YES on cannabis other criminal organizations. legalization legislation in 2018 Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. SPONSORED cannabis Agree legalization legislation in 2017- 2018 and 2019-2020

46 Edward S. Osienski (D) District 24 – Newark Cannabis Voting History SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Ave. probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, Phone: (302) 744-4351 if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes [email protected] 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for Will SPONSOR cannabis medical cannabis. legalization legislation Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis. DOES NOT SUPPORT home cultivation legislation, but open to Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the research and information current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and VOTED YES on cannabis other criminal organizations. legalization legislation in 2018 Strongly Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Strongly Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. SPONSORED cannabis Strongly Agree legalization legislation in 2017- 2018 and 2019-2020

47 John A. Kowalko, Jr. (D) District 25 – Newark

Cannabis Voting History SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment 411 Legislative Ave. “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, Dover, DE 19901 HB 400 if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes Phone: (302) 744-4351 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Will SPONSOR cannabis Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical legalization legislation HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis. Will VOTE YES on home Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? cultivation legislation Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for home cultivation.

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and VOTED YES on cannabis other criminal organizations. legalization legislation in 2018 Strongly Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Strongly Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. SPONSORED cannabis Strongly Agree legalization legislation in 2017- 2018 and 2019-2020

48 Madinah Wilson-Anton (D) District 26 – Newark

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901 Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for home Phone: (302) 744-4351 Madinah.Wilson- cultivation. [email protected] ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Strongly Agree Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

Agree Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Agree

49 Eric Morrison (D) District 27 – Glasgow

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901 Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home Phone: (302) 744-4351 cultivation. [email protected]

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Strongly Agree

Will SPONSOR cannabis ______legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

Strongly Agree Will SPONSOR home cultivation ______legislation

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Agree

50 William J. Carson (D) District 28 – Smyrna

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients No 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment 411 Legislative Ave. “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, Dover, DE 19901 HB 400 if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Phone: (302) 744-4351 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the [email protected] physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition DID NOT VOTE for cannabis considered as that allowed for adults. legalization legislation in 2018 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No Vote 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

51 District 29 – William Bush (D) Cheswold, Dover

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 744-4351

[email protected]

52 District 30 – Shannon Morris (R) Harrington

Candidate Survey Responses

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901

Phone: 302-744-4171

[email protected]

DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

53 Sean M. Lynn (D) District 31 – Dover

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment 411 Legislative Ave. HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, Dover, DE 19901 if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes Phone: (302) 744-4351 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Will SPONSOR cannabis Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the legalization legislation Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

DOES NOT SUPPORT home Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the cultivation legislation, but open to current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? research and information Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. VOTED YES on cannabis Agree legalization legislation in 2018 Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Agree SPONSORED cannabis legalization legislation in 2017- 2018 and 2019-2020

54 Andria L. Bennett (D) District 32 – Dover

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and 411 Legislative Ave. HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes Dover, DE 19901 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment Phone: (302) 744-4351 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, [email protected] if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. VOTED YES on cannabis Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the legalization legislation in 2018 Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

55 Charles S. Postles, Jr. (R) District 33 – Milford

Cannabis Voting History

Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical No Vote 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis.

Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

411 Legislative Hall Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 744-4081 Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey. [email protected]

VOTED NO on cannabis legalization legislation in 2018

56 District 34 – Dover, Lyndon D. Yearick (R) Camden

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce). SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act 411 Legislative Ave. Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Dover, DE 19901 physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Phone: 302-744-4171 Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for [email protected] medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis. VOTED NO on cannabis legalization legislation in 2018 Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Will vote NO on cannabis Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for home legalization legislation cultivation. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Disagree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Disagree Will VOTE YES on home Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. cultivation legislation Disagree

57 Jesse Vanderwende (R) District 35 – Bridgeville

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 744-4267 Fax: (302) 739-2773

[email protected]

58 Bryan Shupe (R) District 36 – Milford

2020 Candidate Survey Responses

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE 19901

Phone: 302-744-4171

[email protected]

59 Ruth Briggs King (R) District 37 – Georgetown

Cannabis Voting History SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients with No 5/5/11 specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than one No 6/2/15 ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply Yes 6/11/15 a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, medical Yes 6/16/16 cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment

HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if 411 Legislative Ave. related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in the Yes Dover, DE 19901 7/1/16 Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Phone: 302-744-4251 SB 24 physician who signs the written certification in support of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and No Vote [email protected] 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the same Yes 7/2/17 petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and creating No 6/28/18 a regulated market for cannabis. Will vote NO on cannabis legalization legislation Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to allow for home Will VOTE NO on home cultivation. cultivation legislation The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Disagree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Disagree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Disagree

60 District 38 – Selbyville, Ronald E. Gray (R) Bethany, Fenwick Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than one No 6/2/15 ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply Yes 6/11/15 a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, medical Yes 6/16/16 cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment

HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in the Yes 7/1/16 411 Legislative Ave. Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Dover, DE 19901 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the SB 24 physician who signs the written certification in support of Phone: (302) 744-4171 an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which [email protected] a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the same Yes 7/2/17 petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and creating No 6/28/18 a regulated market for cannabis. VOTED NO on cannabis legalization legislation in 2018 Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and information.

Will vote NO on cannabis The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. legalization legislation Disagree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Disagree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.i Neither Agree nor Disagree DOES NOT SUPPORT home cultivation legislation, but open to research and information

61 Daniel B. Short (R) District 39 – Seaford

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients with No 5/5/11 specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than one No 6/2/15 ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply Yes 6/11/15 a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, medical Yes 6/16/16 cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

411 Legislative Ave. Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and Dover, DE 19901 HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for Phone: 302-744-4172 probation before judgment “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if [email protected] HB 400 related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in the Yes 7/1/16 Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the SB 24 physician who signs the written certification in support of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical VOTED NO on cannabis HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the same Yes legalization legislation in 2018 7/2/17 petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and creating No 6/28/18 a regulated market for cannabis.

Did not respond to our 2020 candidate survey.

62 District 40 – Laurel, Timothy D. Dukes (R) Delmar

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than one No 6/2/15 ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply Yes 6/11/15 a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, medical Yes 6/16/16 cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and No 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Ave. probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in the Yes Phone: (302) 744-4171 7/1/16 Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the SB 24 physician who signs the written certification in support of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and No 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the same Yes 7/2/17 petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. VOTED NO on cannabis HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and creating legalization legislation in 2018 No 6/28/18 a regulated market for cannabis.

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63 Richard G. Collins (R) District 41 – Millsboro

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than one No 6/2/15 ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply Yes 6/11/15 a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, medical Yes 6/16/16 cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 411 Legislative Ave. 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for Dover, DE 19901 probation before judgment Phone: (302) 744-4082 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in the Yes 7/1/16 [email protected] Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the SB 24 physician who signs the written certification in support of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and No Vote 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the same Yes VOTED NO on cannabis 7/2/17 petition process to have their condition considered as legalization legislation in 2018 that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and creating No 6/28/18 a regulated market for cannabis.

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