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Both Budd and Beasley were asked where they stood on legalizing marijuana. On Thursday, Biden announced he would pardon federal convictions for simple possession of marijuana and encouraged state officials to follow suit.
Budd said he believes the president overstepped his authority. He said he does not support legalizing marijuana and thinks doing so sends a bad message to children. “If someone can prove to me that there is a medical case for marijuana, we can certainly have that discussion,” Budd said, after saying he is absolutely opposed to recreational use.
F Indicates that this member expresses significant and vocal opposition to marijuana law reform.
Following President Trump's signing of an executive order to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana, Sen. Budd submitted an appropriations bill amendment intended to prevent rescheduling. (1/13/26)
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