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Several Republicans voted against the proposal because they don’t think it goes far enough. Hemp would still be illegal unless you hold a permit to grow, process or ship the plant.
Rep. Dorothy Moon (R-Stanley) has tried to legalize hemp for years. She said she appreciates the attempt, but that she can’t support the bill as-is.
“Their heart is in the right place, but again, the cart is way ahead of the actual horse here,” Moon said.
The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Clark Kauffman (R-Filer), acknowledged that it might not be what everyone wants.
“Though it may be seen as a bit constricting, it’s a lot less constricting than what we have now, which is no production,” Kauffman said.