New Mexico Recreational Cannabis Bill Remains In Limbo
SFNM
With the end of the 2021 legislative session looming promptly at noon Saturday, an issue that has dominated the Capitol spotlight for the past eight weeks remains in limbo: an effort to legalize the recreational use of cannabis.
Advocates say there’s still hope for the Legislature to pass a measure in the next three and a half days and get it to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who has voiced her support.
“An hour is a lifetime in legislative time,” Sen. Jacob Candelaria wrote in a text message.
“The Senate is doing what we do: deliberate and get major legislation like this in the best shape it can be,” added the Albuquerque Democrat, who sponsored one of several bills outlining a system for cannabis production and sales for adults over 21. “I’m confident a bill will end up on the governor’s desk, but I expect to see floor amendments regardless.”