Will New York Be Next?
The push for medical marijuana is getting some attention in New York…
The movement to legalize medicinal marijuana is gaining momentum in New York, with a proposal to let some people grow their own or buy from a state-approved organization.
Sen. Thomas Duane of New York City is introducing the bill, which will have a matching version sponsored by Manhattan Assemblyman Richard Gottfried. The Democrat-led Assembly has passed similar measures in recent years, but the issue fizzled in the formerly Republican-led Senate.
Now Democrats have taken control the Senate and the issue could get some traction in that chamber. A spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith didn’t immediately comment.
Gov. David Paterson’s office also did not comment on the proposal Duane is set to release Tuesday.
Hopefully we see more and more medical marijuana bills introduced this year.