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Alabama Cannabis Coalition - Call to Action
- H Marty Schelper
- Oct 10
- 3 min read
Alabama Cannabis Coalition — Call to Action
Your voice and participation matter more than ever!
We’re heading into the 2026 Alabama Legislative Session and 2026 Midterm Elections — this is the time to get engaged, stay active, and help move Alabama forward toward Cannabis freedom.
What It Means to Be “Actively Advocating”
To “actively advocate” means you are taking intentional, visible steps to promote the cause of cannabis freedom, hemp rights, and reform in Alabama — not just agreeing in spirit but doing something to make change happen.
To actively advocate means to take deliberate, ongoing action in support of a cause, idea, policy, or group — not just believing in it but doing something to promote it.
Here’s a breakdown:
“Actively” → implies consistent, visible effort — things like speaking out, organizing, writing, meeting with officials, educating others, or mobilizing support.
“Advocate” → means to publicly support or argue in favor of something.
So, to actively advocate means you:
Speak up for your cause (in public, online, or in meetings).
Engage others — recruit supporters, build coalitions, raise awareness.
Influence decision-makers — contact legislators, testify at hearings, write letters or op-eds.
Take tangible action rather than staying passive or silent.
Example:
Someone who supports hemp legalization but only talks about it privately supports the cause.
Someone who writes legislators, attends rallies, and educates the public actively advocates for hemp legalization.
SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIONS
Help boost our reach and visibility — it makes a difference!
React to our posts with an emoji — it helps the algorithm!
Comment on our posts — interaction increases visibility!
Share our posts on your profile and in other Facebook groups.
Visit our website and click “Login” to stay connected:
CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS
Know your District and who represents you!
Call and Email your Alabama State Legislators and the Governor.
Don’t believe the myth that your calls and emails don’t matter — they do!
Now (when they’re not in session) is the perfect time to reach out.
2026 Legislative Session: January 13 – March 27, 2026
Midterm Primaries: May 19, 2026
Midterm General Election: November 2, 2026
Find your legislators here
2025 Alabama Legislative Directory (PDF)
REGISTER & VOTE
Every vote counts — make sure yours does!
Register to vote
Verify your registration and polling location.
Encourage others to register and VOTE.
SUPPORT PRO-CANNABIS CANDIDATES
We’re vetting candidates for the 2026 Midterms — stay tuned for endorsements!
This election will be a “Single Issue” election for many of us.
If you know of Pro-Cannabis candidates, please email us:
Include their name, position they’re running for, and contact info.
Support their campaigns by:
Donating
Volunteering your time
Attending campaign events
ATTEND EVENTS & MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Show up at Cannabis-related and campaign events.
Bring handmade signs — show your stance publicly.
For Anti-Cannabis candidates, attend respectfully and voice your opposition.
Remember: Legislators and government officials cannot block or delete your comments on their official social media pages — it’s illegal.
PARTICIPATE IN “CALL TO ACTION” POSTS
When we post a Call to Action, it means something urgent is happening.
Share those posts.
Explain why they matter when you share them.
Be ready to stay active throughout the fast-paced Legislative Session (Jan 13 – Mar 27, 2026).
TRACK LEGISLATION & COMMENT
We’ll post key bills from LegiScan for you to review and comment on.
Example: Anti-Cannabis Sen. April Weaver (District 14) prefiled SB1 (2026) — a bill that would restrict psychoactive products to pharmacies.
Review and comment here:
AL SB1 (2026) — LegiScan
SWEET HOME CANNABAMA RADIO SHOW
Mondays @ 7:00 PM CDT
106.5 FM (Mobile)
Hosted by Jennifer Boozer Stewart
Stay informed about Cannabis news in Alabama and across the U.S.!
Watch and listen live on YouTube:
Sweet Home CannaBama Live
STAY INVOLVED — STAY VOCAL — STAY UNITED
Together, we can bring balance back to the Alabama Legislature and secure your right to legal Cannabis access.
Your participation — online and offline — drives real change.
H Marty Schelper
Founder of the Alabama Cannabis Coalition
President of Alabama Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition
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