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.
The joint resolution passed without fanfare in front of a largely empty room following a number of confirmations in the committee.
Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque, sponsored the legislation and spoke to New Mexico Political Report following the short hearing.
