DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Supporters of legislation that would expand access to medical marijuana in Iowa say lawmakers are running out of time this session to pass the bill.
A group known as Iowans 4 Medical Cannabis held a rally Tuesday outside the Capitol in support of a marijuana bill introduced earlier this session. They called out leaders in the Republican-controlled House, which currently has control of the measure.
Organizers say time is running out to take action on the bill, which would create a system for manufacturing, dispensing and possessing medical marijuana in Iowa. It is expected to require legislative committee approval and chamber votes before Gov. Terry Branstad would review it.
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