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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is still reviewing a medical marijuana bill that would allow registered patients with qualifying conditions to safely access and use medical cannabis.
The Alabama House of Representatives chamber floor is in session above. The state lawmakers had a busy legislative day yesterday, but could not come to an agreement on the possible expansion of casino gambling and legalization of a lottery. (Image:
AL.com)
Senate Bill 319 passed the Alabama Senate last month by a 23-9 vote. But the gaming expansion package has been met with much more controversy in the state’s lower legislative chamber.
Last night, House representatives engaged in a fierce debate. Republicans accused Democrats of trying to add last-minute changes to the lottery and gaming measure. Democrats charged Republicans with introducing a lottery-only statute without their knowledge or input before it arrived on the floor.
There’s been a lot of back and forth this legislative session regarding the creation of lottery, and expanding casino gaming. If the newest gaming bill passes the House, it will be on the ballot for your vote in 2022.