Alabama House Approves Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill That Already Passed The Senate
Prior to the vote on final passage, the House considered several floor amendments
The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday approved a Senate-passed bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state.
After previously clearing two House committees last month, it passed the full chamber by a vote of 68-34.
The win came after opponents staged a lengthy filibuster on the floor earlier this week, drawing out the process by making a series of speeches and asking questions until the end of the day’s session at midnight approached. Those stalling tactics did not continue on Thursday.
Sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson (R), the bill would allow people with qualifying conditions to access cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The full Senate approved the legislation in March.
To qualify for the program, patients would have to be diagnosed with one of about 20 conditions, including anxiety, sleep disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and intractable pain. Regulators would not be able to independently add additional conditions, leaving that decision up to lawmakers in future sessions.
Prior to the vote on final passage, the House considered several floor amendments.
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