WHY IT MATTERS: If this bill advances, Wisconsin patients with conditions like chronic pain, epilepsy, or cancer-related symptoms could gain legal access to medical cannabis with physician oversight for the first time. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: Wisconsin Democrats have introduced legislation that would establish both adult-use cannabis legalization and a formal medical cannabis program, placing regulatory oversight of the medical program under the state Department of Health Services. The bill also addresses the growing gray area of intoxicating hemp-derived products, which have expanded rapidly in states without clear regulatory frameworks.
Oregon Proposes 17% Tax on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products in 2026 Session
Oregon wants to tax hemp CBD and cannabinoid products at the same 17% rate as marijuana, which could significantly raise prices on the wellness products you buy. Oregon’s 2026 short session (35 days) includes HB 4139, which would impose a 17% retail sales tax on industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid products—matching the marijuana tax rate. The bill also defines ‘container’ and ‘industrial hemp-derived cannabinoid product,’ requires individually packaged edibles capped at 10mg per piece, and mandates criminal background checks for hemp handlers.
2026 Farm Bill Draft Would Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Industrial Hemp Producers
The new Farm Bill protects industrial hemp farmers but offers zero protection for the cannabinoid products—like CBD oils and gummies—that millions of consumers use every day. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson filed the 802-page Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567).