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Senate committee passes marijuana legalization (New Mexico)


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The Senate Rules Committee passed a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize the use of recreational marijuana in New Mexico.

The committee voted 5-4 to pass SJR 2 out of the Senate Rules Committee on Thursday, the first time such legislation has passed the committee.

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The joint resolution passed without fanfare in front of a largely empty room following a number of confirmations in the committee.

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Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque, sponsored the legislation and spoke to New Mexico Political Report following the short hearing.

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