New Hampshire lawmakers and advocates are pushing to override the governor’s veto of a bill to let medical cannabis companies grow marijuana in greenhouses.
Supporters say the proposal will make cannabis more affordable and available for patients, and it passed the Senate and House of Representatives in voice votes this session—but Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) vetoed it this month.
“I do not support expanding the cultivation of marijuana in our state,” the governor said.
But now, bipartisan lawmakers are pushing back, with some saying they plan to vote to override the governor’s action.
“I disagree with the governor’s decision to veto SB 468,” Sen. Howard Pearl (R), the lead sponsor of the legislation, told Marijuana Moment. “This bipartisan bill would have provided a practical way to lower costs for patients with serious medical conditions while maintaining the rigorous oversight and safeguards that have made New Hampshire’s Therapeutic Cannabis Program successful.”
“At a time when affordability remains a significant challenge for many families, we should be looking for responsible ways to expand access to treatment and ease financial burdens,” he said.
Sen. Tara Reardon (D) similarly said she is “disappointed” in the governor’s action, which she said will result in “denying
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