A bipartisan — and controversial — medical marijuana bill has been cleared to proceed in the N.C. House, potentially as early as next week. Senate Bill 3, titled “NC Compassionate Care Act,” was passed by a 36-10 vote on March 1 — the second consecutive year that the chamber approved the legislation. With the 2022 version
A bipartisan — and controversial — medical marijuana bill has been cleared to proceed in the N.C. House, potentially as early as next week.
Senate Bill 3, titled “NC Compassionate Care Act,” was passed by a 36-10 vote on March 1 — the second consecutive year that the chamber approved the legislation.
With the 2022 version of the legislation shelved by House Republican leadership, it had been unclear whether SB3 would be placed in a committee, much less advance to a floor vote.
On Thursday, SB3 was placed in the House Health committee. It also must clear the House Finance and gatekeeper Rules and Operations committees.
Legislative analysts say it is likely that House members will amend SB3 to add language that reflects a more conservative perspective on the issue, which the Senate could choose to reject and lead to a concurrence committee for a compromise.
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