Politicians And Government Agencies Mark 4/20 As Marijuana Legalization Movement Expands

Lawmakers and government bodies across the U.S. are again noting—and in some cases openly celebrating—the unofficial marijuana holiday 4/20, with numerous posts touting past reform accomplishments and pledges to continue working to advance the issue.

While Thursday is a time of celebration within the cannabis community, politicians have increasingly used it as a platform to advocate for more reform. That’s no different this year, and top congressional lawmakers are even speaking about the issue at a first-of-its-kind event inside the Capitol Building on the holiday.

Officials at various stages of government are playing into the culture. The list of lawmakers and agencies that use 4/20 to talk about marijuana policy has expanded year-over-year, underscoring how the legalization movement has helped shift marijuana from a controversial taboo to an accepted societal norm.

Here’s what politicians, office-seekers and federal agencies are saying on 4/20 this year:

Federal agencies

Want to learn more about FDA regulation of cannabis and cannabis-derived products? Information for consumers, regulatory resources, and questions and answers are available on our website.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/HHnyUTX0Cl

#420 pic.twitter.com/5TRKaLTvwm

— FDA Drug Information (@FDA_Drug_Info) April 20, 2023

Today’s 4/20! So, here are a few rather sticky #TBT finds. Weed like to remind everyone that your high heals remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain no more than 0.3% THC. Blunter info can be found here: https://t.co/mpDMAVe7lq#ProhibitedItemsWeekpic.twitter.com/wQaHLMRRcH

— TSA (@TSA) April 20, 2023

Before you light up to celebrate #420day, know the risks. Cannabis use has been linked to mental illness. To learn more about the dangers associated with cannabis use, visit https://t.co/soW9ErUIr1

— @DEALouisville (@dealouisville) April 20, 2023

Members of Congress and national political parties

Time to be blunt, the passage of the #SAFEbankingAct, which has passed the House w/bipartisan support multiple times, is long overdue. Congress needs to act now to allow legal cannabis biz's to have access to banking services. #Safe420pic.twitter.com/jPTguBf6Dd

— U.S. House Committee on Financial Services (@FSCDems) April 20, 2023

It’s 4/20! And that means we’ve got #hemp on our mind. Industrial hemp is a cannabis plant that has a tiny bit of THC in it—so low that it’s better for industrial purposes than for smoking. Hemp can be used to produce rope, textiles, biofuel, and even car parts! Whoa, dude. pic.twitter.com/vlHCtA1Awt

— House Agriculture Committee Democrats (@HouseAgDems) April 20, 2023

Across the country, support for cannabis legalization has never been higher.

I spoke at the Cannabis Policy Summit about how the Senate is continuing to work on cannabis legislation that helps reverse decades of harm inflicted on communities of color by the War on Drugs. #420Daypic.twitter.com/Ct3cmQrghA

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) April 20, 2023

https://twitter.com/GOP/status/1649073962490396673

There are Americans who are struggling to find jobs, apply for loans, secure housing, and even get food stamps, just because of a marijuana-related charge on their record. As so many states have legalized marijuana, we must also expunge records and legalize nationwide. pic.twitter.com/Nf8sHBMDrv

— Sen. Cory Booker (@SenBooker) April 20, 2023

Happy 420 to all who continue to fight unjust laws, and the majority of Americans they represent.

— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) April 20, 2023

It’s 4:20 on 4/20. That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/eG34QREjzP

— Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) April 20, 2023

This 4/20 I want everyone to think about the 20,000 Pennsylvanians who get arrested each year bc weed STILL isn't legal.

I always have and always will fight for legal weed & ending the racist War on Drugs.

LEGAL WEED FOR PA + USA 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/zEKUIbdsWQ

— Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) April 20, 2023

Happy 4/20, Colorado! The HUGE success of our state’s legal cannabis industry has made us a national model. We’ve got a lot to be proud of and a lot more to do.

Next stop: federal legalization!

— Senator John Hickenlooper (@SenatorHick) April 20, 2023

The prohibition of marijuana has cost taxpayers billions of dollars and has resulted in the unnecessary criminalization of millions of Americans, particularly people of color. It’s time to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level.

— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) April 20, 2023

It's #420day, but you know who can't celebrate? People in prison for senseless marijuana charges.

It's way past time to end the war on drugs and invest in the communities of color impacted most by it.

— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) April 20, 2023

Marijuana should be legal and all records should be expunged.

We need to end the War on Drugs.

— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) April 21, 2023

The federal prohibition of cannabis has disproportionately harmed people of color. Bills I have led including the #CLIMBAct addresses not only the penal inequities but the financial inequity in the industry. It’s time for #CannabisReform. #420day

— Congressman Troy A. Carter (@RepTroyCarter) April 20, 2023

Marijuana legalization is an economic and racial justice issue, and federal action is long overdue!

Let’s decriminalize, legalize, expunge records, and invest in the communities of color that have been disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs.

— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) April 20, 2023

The War on Drugs has devastated communities and destroyed families.

My Drug Policy Reform Act, which I introduced with @RepCori, would put an end to the War on Drugs and approach drug abuse as a Public Health issue not a criminal issue. #420dayhttps://t.co/81UVhNtjMshttps://t.co/ZZm494JzVA

— Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (@RepBonnie) April 20, 2023

Your #420day reminder that we need to:

—Legalize marijuana —Expunge records —Promote equity in the cannabis industry —End the racist War on Drugs —& so much more

This is a racial & economic justice issue.

— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) April 20, 2023

I believe we should: 

✅ Legalize cannabis

✅ Tax it fairly so our communities can benefit 

✅ Let VA providers recommend and prescribe marijuana to help treat PTSD and chronic pain  

Let’s puff, puff, pass legislation to make it happen.

— Dina Titus (@repdinatitus) April 20, 2023

Decriminalize marijuana.

Release those incarcerated for marijuana-related offenses.

Expunge marijuana-related offenses from records.

Happy 4-20!

— Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (@RepRashida) April 20, 2023

No one should be in jail or have a criminal record for using marijuana. Period.

— Rep. Alma Adams (@RepAdams) April 20, 2023

Happy 4/20 to all who celebrate!  To mark the occasion we need to legalize marijuana AND make the industry more accessible to those who have been unjustly criminalized at its hands so that Black and brown communities aren’t being incarcerated while others are making millions 🍃💨

— Congressman Jamaal Bowman (@RepBowman) April 20, 2023

Happy 4/20! Your reminder that marijuana should be legal nationwide, and not a single American should be locked up on its account.

— Yvette D. Clarke (@RepYvetteClarke) April 21, 2023

Today is a great day to remember that @potus issued an executive order pardoning non-violent cannabis-related offenses (& that the Senate should pass the #MOREAct to federally decriminalize cannabis) so the communities affected by the failed war on drugs can begin to rebuild! pic.twitter.com/fh9LoDtoUo

— Sara Jacobs (@SaraJacobsCA) April 20, 2023

Happy 4/20.

Black folks in PA are about 5x more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than white counterparts.

It's time to legalize cannabis, expunge all marijuana convictions, and release everyone incarcerated on non-violent marijuana-related charges.

— Congresswoman Summer Lee (@RepSummerLee) April 20, 2023

State and local agencies

Cannabis is legal in NYS, but only for people 21 and older. It can have lasting effects on younger people, including diminished cognitive development, athletic performance and more. If you celebrate 4/20, do so responsibly. #StartlowGoslow#Cannabisawarenesspic.twitter.com/1sN51x80TE

— NYS OASAS (@NYSOASAS) April 20, 2023

The safety of Coloradans is always a top priority. In preparation for 4/20, our Marijuana Enforcement Division has compiled a handy guide with reminders and tips to help businesses and customers stay safe and compliant with Colorado law. https://t.co/V8JDLI0E0wpic.twitter.com/UIpwHSknmC

— CO Dept. of Revenue (@CO_Revenue) April 20, 2023

Happy Holidaze, New York!

From, The OCM team . .#NYcannabis#420day

— NYS Office of Cannabis Management (@nys_cannabis) April 20, 2023

State and local elected officials and political parties

It’s 4/20! Here’s a reminder that: ✅ Marijuana should be legalized. ❌ Republicans refuse to legalize it despite 64% of Wisconsinites wanting legal weed.

— Wisconsin Democrats (@WisDems) April 20, 2023

Let Texas Flourish! 🤠

Together, we can legalize, expunge and invest back into our communities. #txlege

Show your support for cannabis legalization in Texas: https://t.co/PJc5EyGDuM#420daypic.twitter.com/z4WHDImTkW

— Texas Democrats (@texasdemocrats) April 20, 2023

Today is a good day to remind Republicans that Montanans overwhelmingly support using marijuana tax revenue to fund Habitat Montana Programs that protect and fund our public lands. Habitat is a boon for the state. Let's keep it that way. #mtpolpic.twitter.com/Z56QOYFDjW

— Montana Democratic Party (@MTDems) April 20, 2023

RELEASE: Kansas House Democrats Demand Action on Cannabis Amnesty Before the End of 2023 Legislative Session #ksleg#MMJpic.twitter.com/yMOWMxEgCl

— Kansas House Democrats (@KSHouseDems) April 20, 2023

🍃 Let’s be blunt. IN is surrounded by states reaping the benefits of legal marijuana.

We forced a vote to legalize it & bring in more tax $ & benefits for chronically ill Hoosiers.

When House Republicans say “no,” House Dems say “Yes, we cannabis.”https://t.co/Ehw1HjB9vGpic.twitter.com/MP0bPZO5WQ

— Indiana House Democrats (@inhsedems) April 20, 2023

🌿Take it from Rep. @SummersH99: it’s high time we legalize cannabis in Indiana.https://t.co/iPyJKWikgipic.twitter.com/8x3Xhy5xPs

— Indiana House Democrats (@inhsedems) April 20, 2023

In all seriousness, it's high time we legalize marijuana in Pennsylvania. Folks are still being punished for their nonviolent marijuana use + our policies are long overdue for reform.

Sign our petition to call on legislators in Harrisburg to legalize it: https://t.co/X0m0NgchZV

— PA House Dems (@PAHDCC) April 20, 2023

Two of the states that haven’t legalized cannabis yet are Delaware and Minnesota – but Democratic legislators in those states are working to do exactly that right now. https://t.co/oH7Eqx3fLP

— Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (@DLCC) April 20, 2023

There are only 10 states where cannabis hasn’t been legalized or decriminalized – and all of them are run by Republican legislatures. And of the 19 states that still permit jail time for possession of small amounts of cannabis, 18 of them have GOP legislatures.

— Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (@DLCC) April 20, 2023

Happy 420 day everyone! pic.twitter.com/4OvkgloCsn

— L. Louise Lucas (@SenLouiseLucas) April 20, 2023

Happy 4/20 Tennesseans!! I will continue to fight for marijuana decriminalization and legalization in this state! Well over half the states in our county have medical or recreational marijuana. It’s time Tennessee catches up and create a new tax revenue! #LegalizeTheSmoke #420

— Senator London Lamar (@SenatorLamar) April 20, 2023

With the passage of Ohio House Bill SB 288, my administration will be able to expunge 4,077 low level marijuana misdemeanors. We’re removing barriers to employment and re-entry to work towards balancing the scales of justice. #420daypic.twitter.com/CbT5hTgTIn

— Justin M. Bibb (@JustinMBibb) April 20, 2023

Don’t forget, this week is a Medical Cannabis sales tax holiday thanks to my and @CMMcDuffie’s Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022….

…not that today has any significance, but just ICYMI.

Read the details of the law here: https://t.co/8rO0zP7wDM

— Phil Mendelson (@ChmnMendelson) April 20, 2023

Brands and advocacy organizations are also getting in on the celebration again this year, promoting various campaigns and products to mark the day.

Maryland House Advances Bill To Regulate Marijuana Sales As State Prepares For Voter-Approved Legalization

The Maryland House of Delegates has advanced an amended bill to create regulations allowing for adult-use marijuana commerce following voter approval of legalization last year.

The legislation, sponsored by Del. C.T. Wilson (D), passed on a second reading on the floor on Wednesday, just days after clearing committee. The House will need to give final third reading approval to the measure before it potentially moves to the Senate, where a companion version is scheduled for consideration in committee on Thursday.

The House was initially set to take up the bill on Tuesday, but Minority Leader Jason Buckel (R) made a motion to special order the proposal for the next day so that members could have more time to review and prepare additional amendments.

Wilson, who chairs the Economic Matters Committee that approved the bill last week, said in opening remarks on Tuesday that the legislation “delivers a promise that the General Assembly made to the voters who approved on a referendum the adult use of cannabis in November of 2022.”

We're one step closer to #CannabisReform in Maryland.

HB556 creates an equitable licensing, tax and regulation framework for the new cannabis industry. pic.twitter.com/7AnPzZmmNx

— MD House Democrats (@mdhousedems) March 7, 2023

“It addresses our society’s shift away from the way we look at and treat cannabis, confirmed by the voters, and away from the war on drugs—away from tearing up communities,” he said. “Instead, it regulates cannabis as a business, not as a criminal activity, and provides a safe product for medical patients and adults who wish to use it.”

“We see this as an opportunity to keep our community safe,” the sponsor added. “While some here may think that this is a money grab to provide revenue, we realize as a body that that is not the goal. The goal was to take cannabis out of the illicit drug market and save the lives of individuals who may get arrested or may get shot for this.”

Wilson then described numerous amendments, many technical in nature, that were adopted in his panel. That included changes to provisions concerning delivery services, the integration of the state’s existing medical cannabis businesses into the recreational market and how regulatory and social equity offices would be structured.

On the floor on Wednesday, members considered additional amendments from Republicans.

Buckel, the GOP leader, proposed two changes, both of which were defeated.

One of his amendments would have clarified that nothing in the bill could be construed to prevent employers from disciplining workers who test positive for cannabis.

The other Buckel proposal would have clarified that the bill could not be construed to allow people operate machinery—in addition to motor vehicles, aircraft or boats—while under the influence of marijuana.

An amendment from Del. Jefferson Ghrist (R) that would have defined how localities could place restrictions on where cannabis business can operate also failed.

Del. Mike Griffith (R) proposed a change that would have removed licensing for cannabis consumption facilities from the bill, but it too was rejected.

An amendment from Del. Nino Mangione (R) that would have eliminated provisions for the loan loss reserve account to cover loans to cannabis businesses was defeated.

The body also rejected Del. Wayne Hartman’s (R) amendment to allow homeowners’ associations and landlords to create rules on marijuana use.

The House #CannabisReform bill creates a licensing, regulation and taxation framework for the new recreational cannabis industry and puts equity at the center. #Working4MD#mdga23pic.twitter.com/wKWEq10jkx

— MD House Democrats (@mdhousedems) March 8, 2023

Here’s what HB 556 would accomplish: 

Cannabis would be taxed at six percent for the first fiscal year starting this summer. It would increase by one percent each year until 2028, maxing out at 10 percent. Medical marijuana patients would be exempt from the tax.

Thirty percent of marijuana tax revenue would go toward a community reinvestment fund for at least the next 10 years. The bill further calls for 1.5 percent of revenue to go to localities, 1.5 percent to counties and 1.5 percent each for a Cannabis Public Health Fund and the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund.

The Marijuana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission would be renamed as the Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission, which would be responsible for regulating the program. Under the commission, there would be a Division of Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement that would be tasked with reviewing and issuing marijuana business licenses.

Existing medical cannabis dispensaries would be converted into dual licensees at the same time that legalization takes effect on July 1 if they’ve paid a fee. Regulators would need to start approving additional marijuana business licenses by July 1, 2024.

Social equity applicants would need to have 65 percent ownership by people who have lived in disproportionately impacted areas for at least five of the past 10 years, attended public school in such an area for at least five years or meet other criterial based on a disparity study.

A Capital Access Program would be created to promote industry opportunities for social equity applicants and provide low-interest loans.

The bill stipulates that $5 million would be appropriated annually for grants to existing medical cannabis dispensaries that form “meaningful partnerships” with social equity applicants that involves mentorship, training and/or shared business space.

Localities could not impose additional taxes, nor could they prohibit existing medical cannabis businesses that convert to dual licenses from operating in their area.

Medical cannabis patients would be able to grow up to four plants for personal use, rather than two under the current law. They would not have to pay taxes on medical marijuana products.

Because the bill is considered emergency legislation that would take effect immediately, it must be approved with three-fifths of the vote in both chambers to be enacted. The legalization of possession of up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis takes effect on July 1, putting pressure on lawmakers to get regulations in place for commerce.

On the Senate side, the companion version is being carried by Sens. Brian Feldman (D) and Antonio Hayes (D). That bill is expected to be taken up by the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday.

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Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) said last month that he believes the legislation “has the possibility of being a national model.”

“It’s a complex topic. There’s a lot of different pieces. No state has gotten it right,” Ferguson said. “And so what I do believe we’ve done effectively here is put us on the best path possible.”

A spokesperson for Gov. Wes Moore (D) told The Baltimore Banner last month that the governor considers the proposal  “a well-crafted piece of legislation and is looking forward to future collaboration with the legislature.”

The bill is partly a product of extensive work from bipartisan and bicameral lawmakers who were part of House Cannabis Referendum and Legalization Workgroup, which was formed in 2021 by Speaker Adrienne Jones (D).

Members have held numerous meetings to inform future regulations following Maryland voters’ approval of a legalization referendum during last year’s election, which triggered the implementation of complementary legislation covering rules for basic policies like possession and low-level home cultivation.

In addition to legalizing the purchase and possession of up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis for adults starting this summer, the legislation will also remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 2.5 ounces. Adults 21 and older will be allowed to grow up to two plants for personal use and gift cannabis without remuneration.

Past convictions for conduct made legal under the proposed law will be automatically expunged, and people currently serving time for such offenses will be eligible for resentencing. The legislation makes it so people with convictions for possession with intent to distribute can petition the courts for expungement three years after serving out their time.

Parts of the referendum took effect at the beginning of the year. Possession of up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis became a civil offense, punishable by a $100 fine, with a $250 fine in place for more than 1.5 ounces and up to 2.5 ounces.

Adult-use legalization began to advance through Maryland’s legislature in the 2021 session, but no votes were ultimately held. The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing that year on a legalization bill, which followed a House Judiciary Committee hearing on a separate cannabis proposal.

Maryland legalized medical cannabis through an act of the legislature in 2012. Two years later, a decriminalization law took effect that replaced criminal penalties for possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana with a civil fine of $100 to $500.

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Photo courtesy of Brian Shamblen.

Former Justice Department Official And GOP Senator Join Marijuana Group As Legalization Advances In Congress

A former top Justice Department official under the Obama administration and a former GOP senator are joining an advisory board of a major marijuana industry group.

The National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) announced on Thursday that former Deputy Attorney General James Cole and former Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) will be advising the organization as it advocates for federal cannabis reform.

Cole is well known within the marijuana community for issuing a memo during his time at DOJ that laid out cannabis enforcement priorities for federal prosecutors that generally deprioritized going after people acting in compliance with state laws. Former Attorney General Jeff Session rescinded that guidance during Trump administration, however, and it’s yet to be reinstated by the Biden administration Department of Justice.

“Cannabis reform is incredibly complicated not least because of the robust state marketplaces, which have developed under federal prohibition,” Cole said in a press release. “As Congress continues to debate the legislative solutions which are necessary to truly reconciling the differences between state and federal law, there are meaningful ways to ensure the protection of public health and safety, and to positively impact the Americans who have built this robust cannabis economy, including those disproportionately harmed by the drug war.”

Afternoon cannabis coffee klatsch with NCR Executive Director Saphira Galoob @TheLiaisonGroup Advisory Board member Jim Cole @SidleyLaw and @terrydholt#cannabisreform#UScannabispic.twitter.com/YvD7kNI69k

— National Cannabis Roundtable (@FollowNCR) September 30, 2021

Gardner, meanwhile, has been a longstanding advocate for marijuana reform in Congress. Prior to losing his Senate seat during the 2020 election, he sponsored legislation to protect the rights of states to set their own marijuana policies, among other reform issues.

“Cannabis is not a partisan issue—it cuts across party lines. Just look at Colorado and the game changing economic, social and health benefits it created,” Gardner said. “To fully capture this benefit, we must have real reform at the federal level. I look forward to working alongside the thoughtful group of leaders that NCR has brought together to affect meaningful change.”

According to the press release, the board will be advocating for three key priorities: “to nurture a growing industry, protect consumers and foster social equity.”

Other members of the newly announced advisory board include Leafly’s Yoko Miyashita, Women Grow’s Gia Morón and Robert Mikos of Vanderbilt University School of Law, among others.

Proud to announce our new Advisory Board – a distinguished group of thought leaders who will help to strategically advance #cannabisreform in Washington. https://t.co/emTiZKmSnh

— National Cannabis Roundtable (@FollowNCR) September 30, 2021

For advocates, it’s encouraging to see people enter into an advisory role for federal marijuana reform who actually pushed for policy changes on the issue. It breaks with the trend of former politicians who were unhelpful or outright hostile to legalization when they were in office joining the industry in some capacity.

That includes former GOP House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), who’s faced criticism from activists over his anti-legalization record while in office before joining the board of marijuana company Acreage Holdings. He also serves as an honorary NCR board member.

“For meaningful progress on issues where we can agree, like on cannabis policy, there is great complexity and a great need for good information,” Boehner said in the new release.

Another honorary NCR member is Kathleen Sebelius, former secretary of health and human services. She said “members of this advisory board have already distinguished themselves as leaders in the national cannabis discussion and we look forward to putting their expertise to work on behalf of all stakeholders.”

Sebelius did not initiate proceedings to reclassify marijuana when she had the power to do so during the Obama administration.

In May, the former official also attended the virtual briefing that featured Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and focused on job opportunities in the marijuana industry.

Separately, the multi-state cannabis businesses Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. recently announced that it is bringing on former U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-PA) to help it navigate the complicated regulatory space, drawing on his experience in Congress as the company works to expand.

Costello certainly isn’t the only Republican lawmaker who’s made the transition from Capitol Hill to the cannabis market. But he’s another rare example of a politician who actually embraced enacting marijuana policy changes while he was in power before standing to profit from the industry. The congressman cosponsored a variety of bills—including ones to shield states that legalize cannabis from federal interference—and supported several reform amendments.

Tom Price, the former HHS head under President Donald Trump, is serving as a member of the board of directors for a medical marijuana business in Georgia after he refused to take action to reclassify cannabis under federal law when he had the power to do so. Price consistently voted against marijuana reform measures while serving in Congress.

Former Rep. Steve Buyer (R-IN), who also has a long track record of opposing marijuana legalization efforts, joined a Canadian cannabis company’s board in 2019.

A New York-based lobbying firm that’s headed by a former Republican U.S. senator recently announced that it is launching a practice focused on serving cannabis businesses. That former senator, Alfonse D’Amato, racked up a record of supporting the war on drugs while in office.

There is at least one other former GOP congressman who entered the cannabis space with a legislative record supporting marijuana reform. Former Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), who championed cannabis reform while in Congress, became an advisory board member for a marijuana company after being voted out of office in 2018.

Separately, President Joe Biden’s pick to head up federal drug policy worked for a major marijuana business last year, according to his financial disclosure reports.

The new advisory board announcement from NCR comes as lawmakers in both chambers of Congress pursue legalization legislation. A House bill to end prohibition advanced out of a key committee on Thursday, and advocates are also eagerly awaiting the finalization of a measure to legalize cannabis in the Senate.

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