SACRAMENTO — The movement to legalize psychedelics in California appears to be entering a new phase, with a focus on incremental steps to permit the drugs in therapeutic settings following failed efforts to pass more sweeping change. An initiative that sought to ask voters to decriminalize so-called magic mushrooms and products containing psilocybin failed to qualify… Continue reading California bill paves way for psychedelic therapy
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Bill aims to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy in California
SACRAMENTO — After a failed attempt to decriminalize a short list of psychedelics last year, state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) is reintroducing legislation to make California the third state to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy for adults. Gov. Gavin Newsom in October vetoed a similar bill, urging state lawmakers to first take steps toward creating regulated treatment… Continue reading Bill aims to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy in California
Lok Sabha passes bill to provide legal framework to reduce court burden
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill that seeks to provide legal framework to mediation and reduce burden on courts. Introducing the Mediation Bill, 2021, in the Lower House, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said it provides “legal backbone” to mediation. The Rajya Sabha has already passed the bill on August… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes bill to provide legal framework to reduce court burden
Parliament passes Delhi services Bill with 131 votes in favour in RS
On August 4, the bill was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote. New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Parliament on Monday passed a contentious bill that gives the central government control over bureaucrats in the Delhi government with the Rajya Sabha approving it with 131 votes in favour and 102 against. … Continue reading Parliament passes Delhi services Bill with 131 votes in favour in RS
Govt wins numbers game as Delhi services Bill gets Rajya Sabha nod
The Rajya Sabha (RS) on Monday passed the contentious Delhi Services Bill, with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the YSR Congress Party voting with the government. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, replaces an ordinance promulgated by the Centre to handle the transfers and postings of officials… Continue reading Govt wins numbers game as Delhi services Bill gets Rajya Sabha nod
Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill
Parliament on Monday approved a bill that allows the use of a birth certificate as a single document for admission to an educational institution, issuance of a driving licence, preparation of voter list, Aadhaar number, registration of marriage or appointment to a government job. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023,… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill
Kejriwal after Parl passes services Bill
Why is prime minister interfering in Delhi, says CM Arvind Kejriwal after Rajya Sabha passes Delhi services bill. They (BJP) cannot compete with Kejriwal, AAP with their work; their only motive is to stop me: Delhi CM after RS passes Delhi services bill. People of Delhi will not give single seat to BJP in 2024… Continue reading Kejriwal after Parl passes services Bill
Delhi services bill perfectly, legitimately valid: Ranjan Gogoi in RS
Former Chief Justice of India and Rajya Sabha MP Ranjan Gogoi on Monday said the bill to replace an ordinance for handling the transfers and postings of officials in the Delhi government is “perfectly, legitimately valid”. Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for consideration in… Continue reading Delhi services bill perfectly, legitimately valid: Ranjan Gogoi in RS
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (DPDP Bill) clears Lok Sabha test
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, a first-ever legislation dedicated for digital privacy amid concerns of MPs regarding the removal of the data localisation mandate and increased government control. The Bill was passed with an amendment to a minor editing error. Once the Bill comes into… Continue reading Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (DPDP Bill) clears Lok Sabha test
Lok Sabha passes Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill for research
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill to set up a national agency to fund research across universities in the country. Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh had introduced the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill-2023 on Friday in the Lower House. The bill seeks to set up… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill for research