The Standard 6/15/22 - Local lawmakers mixed on medical cannabis bill

Humphrey said that he could be inclined to vote yes on the bill as it stands, but that he would want to take a closer look at the language. He said that he and his constituents hold some concerns that legalization of any kind is a path to recreational marijuana legalization and use. He’s unsure if the state is ready for that right now.

“I have been following some of the committee meetings on the Senate side to educate myself on the complex bill,” Humphrey said. “I’ve met with veterans and some people who have had family members diagnosed with terminal illness. They were smoking marijuana illegally to help ease some of the pain.

“There’s a lot of data and research, a lot of expert opinions on it. I can see myself voting for it in its present form, with some modifications I’m sure.”