Finally, another Democratic lawmaker, Sen. Nia Gill of Essex County, told NJ Advance Media that while she supported legalization of cannabis, the current bill sponsored by Scutari would need revisions to win her support.

In a statement, Gill cited racial disparities in marijuana arrests in Colorado, noting post-legalization increases in the arrests of African-American and Latino youths.

"I would also like to see a more specific and robust expungement process for marijuana charges included in the legislation," Gill said. 2/23/18