The sponsors of two measures to legalize marijuana say the issue will get “a full and deep discussion” from New Mexico lawmakers this year because of growing public acceptance and Democratic control of the Legislature.
Both proposals would legalize marijuana for recreational use by anyone 21 or older, although they take different approaches.
Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque, plans to sponsor a resolution calling for an amendment to New Mexico’s Constitution that would legalize, tax and regulate marijuana for recreational use by adults.
If approved by lawmakers, the proposed amendment would require approval of voters in the November 2018 general election at the earliest. It would not be subject to a veto by Republican Gov. Susana Martinez.
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Both proposals would legalize marijuana for recreational use by anyone 21 or older, although they take different approaches.
Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque, plans to sponsor a resolution calling for an amendment to New Mexico’s Constitution that would legalize, tax and regulate marijuana for recreational use by adults.
If approved by lawmakers, the proposed amendment would require approval of voters in the November 2018 general election at the earliest. It would not be subject to a veto by Republican Gov. Susana Martinez.
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