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TO: Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee SUBJECT: AB 2279 (LENO) MEDICAL MARIJUANA - OPPOSE I OPPOSE AB 2279 (Leno), as amended April 21, 2008, which proposes to undermine employers’ ability to provide a safe workplace by forcing employers to hire workers who use medical marijuana, which is illegal under federal law. AB 2279 would preclude an employer from establishing or enforcing a policy to achieve or maintain a drug-free workplace. California's Compassionate Use Act of 1996 permits "seriously ill" state residents to obtain and use marijuana for medicinal purposes. Regardless of the merits of marijuana for medical purposes, the use and possession of marijuana remains illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act, and may not be used for medical purposes under any circumstances under federal law. Individuals may be arrested and prosecuted for growing and/or using medical marijuana in violation of federal law throughout the country. California business’ that have federal contracts could be at a competitive disadvantage by compromising their drug free workplace policies. Employing individuals that test positive for marijuana for any reason could render them non-compliant with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act. Their ability to do federal contracting work or receive federal grants would be in serious jeopardy.