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Joe Biden has a history of supporting anti-drug, tough on crime policies as well as those that imposed punitive penalties for drug offenses and facilitated discrimnation against drug users.
His current criminal justice reform plan includes provisions that would decriminalize the use of cannabis and automatically expunge all prior cannabis use convictions. Read more at https://joebiden.com/justice/
Following the passage of Congressional amendments limiting the Justice Department from taking prosecutorial actions against those in legal marijuana states, President Trump has consistently issued signing statements indicating that he believes that he has the power to disregard these amendments because he believes that they are unconstitutional. (Source)
Senator Cory Booker supports federal legalization of marijuana through de-scheduling cannabis. Senator Booker has continued to be outspoken in his beliefs and has introduced bills to further the progress of marijuana reform. He also discusses the possible dangers of cannabis, supports more studies on the effects of it, and acknowledges the inequalities in the industry of marijuana.
Senator Bob Menendez publically supports equal banking rights for cannabis businesses. Senator Menendez has not made many statements regarding his position on legalizing marijuana.
Mike Testa is against the legalization of marijuana, one of his main reasons being that he thinks legalization will be put children in danger.
Vince Polistina is not outspoken on his stance on marijuana. He is the primary sponsor of Bill S3456 which requires detention of and parental notification when an underage person purchases or possesses alcoholic beverages or cannabis.
John Burzichelli supports the legalization of marijuana and sponsored bill A1708 which would have required circumstantial coverage for medical cannabis under workers' compensation, PIP, and health insurance.
Paul Moriarty has made no readily available statements regarding their position on marijuana policy. However, they sponsored bill A4172 which protects employees from discrimination on the basis of off-hour marijuana use.
Senator Troy Singleton is very supportive of marijuana, especially medical marijuana and making it more accessible to patients. He has introduced proposals to make this possible including insurance coverage and the allowance of home grow.
Carmen Amato is very opposed to marijuana use and legalization, stating that it is dangerous for communities and children.
Senator Jim Holzapfel is extremely against marijuana legalization and is strong on his stance.
Senator Vin Gopal supports marijuana legalization and particularly supports home grow.
Senator Declan O'Scanlon supports legal, medical marijuana and has put forth efforts to make it more accessible to those who need it.
Senator Linda Greenstein supports decriminalization of marijuana and medical marijuana.
While Senator Shirley Turner has not always have been supportive of legalizing marijuana, in recent years she has expressed her support and has supported bills which do so.
Senator Andrew Zwicker has supported bills which involve marijuana legalization.
Patrick Diegnan supports medical and personal adult use marijuana.
Senator Joseph Vitale supports medical marijuana and states that it is a safer alternative to opioids.
Senator Joe Cryan has supported a bill which would require a limit to THC potency in cannabis products.
Senator Jon Bramnick does not support marijuana legalization.
Senator Nicholas Scutari helped legalize marijuana in New Jersey even after many colleagues told him it would be impossible. He does not support any policy that bans a person from using marijuana when they are off-duty.
Senator Douglas Steinhardt opposes marijuana legalization.
F. Parker Space is opposed to marijuana legalization.
Senator Anthony Bucco is not very supportive or against marijuana legalization although he does believe it was legalized too quickly.
Senator Joseph Pennacchio is strongly opposed to marijuana legalization.
John McKeon supports marijuana legalization.
Senator Teresa Ruiz supports marijuana legalization and understands how lack of legalization has negatively impacted different populations. She supports revenue from the cannabis industry to go back to those communities that have been been subject to these negative impacts.
Senator Robert Singer opposes legalization of marijuana but does support decriminalization.
Angela McKnight has made no readily available statements regarding their position on marijuana policy.
Senator Brian Stack does not show clear support or opposistion for marijuana legalization.
Britnee Timberlake supports marijuana legalization.
While he does not personally support marijuana legalization, Senator Paul Sarlo understands that people want legalization and he will work to ensure safety standards.
Senator Joseph Lagana supports decriminalization of marijuana.
Senator Holly Schepisi supports legalization when the majority also supports it.
Senator Kristin Corrado has expressed possible support of decriminalization but not legalization.
Lisa Swain has made no readily available statements regarding their position on marijuana policy; however, they have supported several bills in favour of the cause, especially cannabis businesses.
Bob Auth has made no readily available statements regarding his position on marijuana policy. However, he has voted against several bills supporting the cause.
Christopher DePhillips has not made any readily available statements regarding his position on marijuana policy, but has sponsored bill NJ A969, eliminating the sales tax imposed on medical marijuana.