When Will Rhode Island Legalize Marijuana?
Officials in Rhode Island seem to agree: The state is likely to legalize marijuana. But, so far, they haven’t reached a consensus on when that will happen.
Earlier this month, State Sen. Josh Miller introduced a bill that would end prohibition and regulate and tax the cannabis industry. Among the 15 co-sponsors joining him are powerful names like Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio and Judiciary Committee Chairman Michael McCaffrey.
On the House side, Rep. Scott Slater is expected to introduce companion legislation this week with a sizable number of co-sponsors, including with Republican Minority Leader Brian Newberry.
While House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello hasn’t yet committed to bring the issue to a vote, he seems increasingly comfortable with the idea that the Ocean State could end marijuana prohibition, especially if neighboring Massachusetts approves a legalization measure that’s expected to appear on November’s ballot.
“If it doesn’t come to vote this year, we’ll see what...
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