Several lawmakers say Wednesday's testimony on House Bill 1297 is the first time a bill of this nature has gotten a hearing.
The bill would allow Hoosiers to posses up to two ounces of marijuana without any criminal punishment
Last year, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order allowing Kentuckians with certain medical conditions to access medical marijuana. There are multiple conditions. Others, like the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Indiana State Police and Prosecuting Attorneys Council spoke in opposition. Rep. Wendy McNamara, the chair of the Courts and Criminal Codes Committee, says she will not bring the bill back for a vote next week. McNamara did not explain to WRTV why the bill wouldn't be brought for a vote.Decriminalizing marijuana and advancing legislation to make it legally accessible was one of the priorities for Senate Democrats this session.
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