A Tennessee lawmaker is calling on the governor and legislative leaders to convene a special session focused on legalizing medical marijuana access for patients.
“For years, Tennesseans have been told to wait,” Rep. Jason Powell (D) said in a press release. “We created a commission. We studied the issue. We have heard from patients, doctors and families across this state. At some point, we have to be willing to act.”
The legislature is set to adjourn for the year this week, but Powell wants Gov. Bill Lee (R) to call lawmakers back to the Capitol to create a state medical cannabis framework as federal marijuana rescheduling moves ahead.
“The suffering of Tennesseans who could benefit from medical cannabis is more than enough reason to bring lawmakers back to Nashville,” the lawmaker said. “If the governor chooses not to act, then members of the General Assembly should come together and call a special session ourselves. This issue deserves action this year.”
Powell, who has previously sponsored legislation to place nonbinding question on the ballot ask voters to weigh on on cannabis reform, said “this is not about recreational use” and is instead “about compassionate care for veterans, cancer patients, and others
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