Oklahoma Republican leadership in both chambers are voicing skepticism over the governor’s suggestion that the state should put a measure on the ballot to roll back its medical marijuana program.
After Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) used part of his State of the State address this month to pitch the idea of shutting down the state’s medical cannabis law, both Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton (R) and House Speaker Kyle Hilbert (R) have largely dismissed the proposal.
Asked about the prospect of advancing a joint resolution in the legislature to put the issue back before voters, Hilbert said Oklahomans have already drawn a clear distinction: They support medical marijuana and “resoundingly” oppose adult-use legalization, based on past election results.
“I think that’s the distinction for us as the legislature to follow, as well—making sure that marijuana is truly for medicinal purposes,” the speaker said. “I think something that the House of Representatives has stood strongly on over the past eight years and will continue to stand strong for this year is differentiating truly medical marijuana versus recreational.”
Paxton, the Senate president, told Tulsa World that he’s spoken with the governor about the issue and “said the fortunate thing about the
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