Virginia lawmakers are nearing the finish line for a series of marijuana reform bills—including proposals to legalize adult-use sales, provide a pathway for resentencing past convictions and allow patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals.
The House on Wednesday approved a Senate-passed measure, SB 542 from Sen. Lashrecse Aird (D), to establish a commercial marijuana market in a 66-33 vote, with amendments to more closely conform it to the House’s own measure. And the Senate cleared that House companion version, HB 642 from Del. Paul Krizek (D), in a 21-19 vote after adopting amendments to conform it to the body’s version.
“As we get this bill into conference, Senator Aird and I will continue our work to get this bill to the best posture to ensure Virginia consumers have access to a safe, regulated and taxed product, with public safety at the forefront,” Krizek said ahead of the House vote.
Also on the House side, the chamber on Wednesday voted 65-34 to approve an amended version of legislation sponsored by Sen. Louise Lucas (D), SB 62, to give relief to people with prior cannabis-related convictions.
Both chambers’ marijuana sales proposals have been aimed at giving adults a legal means of
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