Rick Jones
House lawmaker unveils measure to ban marijuana clubs and bars
State Rep. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, today introduced legislation to ban the marijuana bars and clubs that have popped up in Michigan since passage of the state's medical marijuana initiative, saying users should not be encouraged to drive on Michigan streets.
Panel bans use of gas chamber on animals
The House Agriculture Committee today overwhelmingly approved legislation to ban the inhumane practice of using poisonous gas to euthanize unwanted dogs and cats, state Rep. Rick Jones announced today.
House approves plan to protect patients from rapists
Rep. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, reported that a bipartisan package of bills passed the House this afternoon allowing permanent revocation of a Michigan medical license upon the conviction of rape (Criminal Sexual Conduct 1, 2 or 3). This would affect any doctor, dentist or nurse in Michigan who operates under a medical license.
Highly potent K-2 drug banned by House
The Michigan House today overwhelmingly approved legislation banning a dangerous synthetic chemical available to young people that produces a marijuana-like high, but is up to 100 times more potent.
House Judiciary Committee approves ban on K-2
State Rep. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, today reported that House Bills 6038 and 6226 have unanimously passed the House Judiciary Committee.
Lansing to put the brakes on speed traps
Some of the more notorious speed traps in Lansing will soon get properly posted speed limits, state Rep. Rick Jones announced today.
Jones works to ban marijuana clubs
State Rep. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, today announced legislation to ban public marijuana clubs, which have popped up in Michigan since passage of the state's medical marijuana ballot initiative two years ago.
Speed limits set too low
Jones leads bipartisan effort to end speed traps
House Republicans fight for real government reform as House Dems offer minor savings
Lawmakers want Asian carp banned as bait
State Reps. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, and Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck, today introduced legislation to ban Asian carp as fishing bait to help prevent the invasive species from entering the Great Lakes watershed.
