“Recreational marijuana use is not something we want in our state, but that should not keep us from doing the right thing for those dealing” with chronic and debilitating conditions, Lee said.
Holds office State Senate District 7
Response to 2020 NC Family Policy Council's question “Should North Carolina legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes?” UNDECIDED
B+ Publicly supports legalization of medical cannabis and/or decriminalization - primary sponsor of legislation.
Lee currently represents Senate District 9 and is running to represent the newly redrawn District 7. Lee previously held this seat from 2015-2018.
https://ballotpedia.org/Michael_V._Lee
Voting History:
SB 3 NC Compassionate Care Act: YES - 2023
SB 711 NC Compassionate Care Act: YES - 2022
SB 124 LEO Managed CBD Oil Drop Box: YES - 2018
HB 992/SB 771 Amend Industrial Hemp Definition: YES - 2016
SB 313 Industrial Hemp: YES - 2015
HB 766 Amend CBD Oil Statute: YES - 2015