The campaign behind this year's medical cannabis initiative is changing shape so it can continue pushing state policymakers for patient access to the treatment.
The group, Utah Patients Coalition, has operated so far as a political issues committee (PIC) dedicated to the passage of Proposition 2. Now, it’s reorganizing as a political action committee (PAC), an entity that can advocate generally on legislative and political issues.
The group’s new director, Desiree Hennessy, said the first order of business will be working on passing the Utah Medical Cannabis Act in a special session next week. The legislation — crafted as a compromise between medical marijuana supporters, Prop 2 opponents and lawmakers — will replace the ballot initiative passed by voters earlier this month.