Ron Strider
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Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether a deal to legalize marijuana in Vermont can be reached next month during a short veto session.
Republican Gov. Phil Scott vetoed the bill Wednesday, saying he was sending it back to the Legislature with recommendations for changes, such as more aggressive penalties for smoking pot while driving or in the presence of children.
Democratic Sen. Richard Sears says he doubts an agreement can be reached if House Republicans aren’t willing to suspend the legislative rules to allow legislation to move more quickly.
House Republican Leader Don Turner has said GOP representatives support the veto and he sees no reason to expedite or circumvent the legislative process by suspending the legislative rules.
Supporters of marijuana legalization are disappointed that Vermont’s governor vetoed a bill to legalize it in the state but are hopeful that a compromise can be reached in the Legislature next month.
Eight other states, plus the District of Columbia, have legalized recreational marijuana.
Matt Simon of the Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana says there’s an opportunity for a compromise that could make Vermont the first state to legalize pot legislatively and not via referendum.
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Republican Gov. Phil Scott vetoed the bill Wednesday, saying he was sending it back to the Legislature with recommendations for changes, such as more aggressive penalties for smoking pot while driving or in the presence of children.
Democratic Sen. Richard Sears says he doubts an agreement can be reached if House Republicans aren’t willing to suspend the legislative rules to allow legislation to move more quickly.
House Republican Leader Don Turner has said GOP representatives support the veto and he sees no reason to expedite or circumvent the legislative process by suspending the legislative rules.
Supporters of marijuana legalization are disappointed that Vermont’s governor vetoed a bill to legalize it in the state but are hopeful that a compromise can be reached in the Legislature next month.
Eight other states, plus the District of Columbia, have legalized recreational marijuana.
Matt Simon of the Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana says there’s an opportunity for a compromise that could make Vermont the first state to legalize pot legislatively and not via referendum.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: The Latest: Democrats not sure pot compromise possible soon - Washington Times
Contact: Contact Us - Washington Times
Photo Credit: APRIL MCCULLUM
Website: Washington Times - Politics, Breaking News, US and World News
