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Senator backs resolution urging Oregonians to avoid psychoactive drugs; colleagues flag federal scheduling change
Summary
Senator Noah Robinson told the Senate Rules committee SCR 202 urges Oregonians to avoid psychoactive drugs except for medical reasons and that licensing of marijuana facilities should not be read as state endorsement. Committee members suggested edits to reflect recent federal scheduling changes.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 202, which the Senate Rules committee heard on Feb. 4, urges Oregonians to avoid the use of psychoactive drugs except for legitimate medical purposes and states that state licensing of marijuana businesses should not be read as an endorsement by the state.
Senator Noah Robinson (for the record) said the resolution is intended as a public-health message. "All this resolution does is say that even though we know it's legal and licensed, please don't take it," Robinson said, adding he hoped a legislative statement might discourage youth use.
Committee members questioned language in the draft that refers to federal drug classifications. Senator Manning pointed out changes at the federal level, saying the Drug Enforcement Administration no longer classifies marijuana as a Schedule I substance and suggested the resolution should be revised to reflect current federal designations. Robinson said he would consider an amendment to align the resolution's language with federal actions and noted the measure is nonbinding and would not alter legal licensing by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
The committee took testimony and asked staff to consider proposed amendments; no formal vote on SCR 202 occurred during the hearing.
