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[Hawaii Governor Linda] Lingle may veto a bill that would set up a task force to study issues surrounding medical marijuana because it could potentially counter federal prohibitions against the drug.

“The Legislature and many individuals in the community worked hard to pass these measures; however, it is my responsibility as governor to ensure that the bills are legal, constitutional, fiscally sound, and in the best long-term interest of the public,” Lingle said in a statement.

Maybe I don’t understand Hawaii’s state government, but don’t the courts have the responsibility of determining whether bills are legal and constitutional?

You can contact the governor and tell her that this bill merely directs the state to study the feasibility of medical marijuana distribution and to review possession limits for patients. Nothing against federal law can be found in the bill.

The Honorable Linda Lingle
Governor, State of Hawai`i
Executive Chambers
State Capitol
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813

Phone: 808-586-0034
Fax: 808-586-0006
e-mail: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov

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