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DeLuca: No matter how you package this, whether it’s revenue or it’s criminal justice reform or is saying people are smoking it anyway, so just give up. I don’t have a crystal ball but I can pretty much guarantee you where we’re going to be in 10 yrs...& it’s not going to be good

DeLuca is a Democrat and he urged a no vote. But, @BobMorganIL rose after to say that egg trick was an old stunt and could have been better used in a soufflé

Rep. Thaddeus Jones, @il29cand, (D-Calumet City): This is going to create millionaires, but not too many black millionaires. He wants to ensure this bill goes far enough in helping POC get involved & benefit from the cannabis market

Jones: I have to go back to a community like Ford Heights and explain to them the advantages and disadvantages of this bill. He's says he's going to listen to debate, but is not a yes vote yet.

Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) says several law enforcement officials have reached out to her and expressed their concern with the home grow component of the bill. She doesn't feel all opposing views have been considered. She says her constituents want her to vote no, so she's a no

Rep. Tom Webber (R-Lake Villa): The chiefs of police are all against it and these are the people we have in place to protect us... They're wondering how in the world they're going to enforce this.

Webber says pediatrician from Colorado told him legalization did nothing to eliminate the black market. "The only difference now is that the drug dealers are wearing three-piece suits."

Weber** sorry y’all. Quick fingers and I did it twice! Also, internet is completely down for me right now. Working from phone now

Rep. John Connor (D-Lockport) is talking about his experience as a former prosecutor who handled expungements. He says it's difficult to explain to people convicted of low-level pot crimes that their records can't be expunged when they just want to do better for their family

Connor says because of the expungement piece in the legislation is the reason he is a "strong yes."

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst): Let's also think about the FDA did say was safe and effective for certain uses: opioids. And have now devastated certain parts of this state

We've now officially hit the 2 hour mark. Send snacks and water (wine), please and thank you.

.@RepChrisWelch (D-Hillside): The social equity applicants piece in this bill is extremely strong, ladies and gentlemen... The opportunity for good union-paying jobs is solid. I don't know how anyone can be against that. Welch is a yes.

.@repartturner says representatives can no longer yield their time to others. Speakers will need to keep their comments under 5 minutes. *~Rep. Turner: the hero we don't deserve~*

Rep. @ThomasMBennett (R-Watseka): Dangers of drugged driving have increased dramatically after legalization in other states.... And marijuana will not solve IL's budget problems.

Bennett: Why are we even contemplating this today?... Is this the best we can do for Illinoisans? He urges a no vote

Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) says this measure goes too far (doesn't want full legalization) before the potential effects of marijuana on the public are truly known. "An intermediate step is fully called for and can fully be done." Another Republican no vote

Rep. Curtis Tarver, @Tarver25th, (D-Chicago) says it is a "travesty" to say this truly about criminal justice reform "when we've had 50 damn years" to work on it. He says this is really about money and if it weren't for his faith in Dep. Gov. @cljmitchell, he would not support it

Rep. Lamont Robinson (D-Chicago) says this will be an opportunity for good paying jobs, especially for black and brown people. He thanks the Black Caucus for pushing @GovPritzker to do more for justice and equity. He's a yes

Rep. Thomas Morrison (R-Palatine) raises concerns about the impact marijuana will have on the workplace. Despite the protections included in the bill, he says it will harm employers in the state. Says the bill is "too comprehensive" and could "support some" of it, but he's a no

.@RepTerriBryant (R-Murphysboro) said @RepBobMorgan's comment about the egg was "demeaning." She remembers the effectiveness of that visual. "In 20 years from now, my grandchildren and your grandchildren are going to look at us & say what were you thinking."

Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) is talking about the potential rise in auto-insurance. He cites an article that claims there was a 40% increase in traffic fatalities after legalization (I think his report was from Colorado, I missed it). And with that will come higher premiums.

Rep. @GrantWehrli (R-Naperville) reminds chamber cannabis is still federally illegal. "It needs to be removed from Schedule I. We need to do these studies... We don't know what the studies are on marijuana."

Wehrli says he wishes he could support the measure because "he doesn't care what adults do on their porch on a Friday night." But without research, he's a no.

Rep. @keithwheeler (R-Oswego) says this is a "cart in front of the horse" situation. Without the ability to test for marijuana impairment roadside, he's a no.

Rep. Mary Flowers (D-Chicago) says this bill "won't do anything for our community." She points out the lack of diversity (ownership) in the medical cannabis program. Recreational program will be the same, she warns

Rep. @Kam_Buckner (D-Chicago) voted yes on the measure to pass it out of committee, but signaled he may not vote for it today. Like @Tarver25th, he's disappointed that only when cannabis appeared to be profitable, people began worrying criminal justice. Vote still uncertain

Rep. Mark Batnick (R-Plainfield) is the *last* speaker (I've missed a couple in between). He says he initially came into this discussion neutral. But points to "bad stuff" that is hard to ignore, like increased violence and health concerns.

After roughly 3.5 hours of floor debate, the Illinois House has passed the recreational cannabis proposal with a vote of 66-47. Illinois will be the 11th state in the nation to legalize the drug for recreational purposes, beginning Jan. 1, 2020 after @GovPritzker signs the bill