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A grower cultivates marijuana plants in Nevada in 2017. That year, Nevada joined seven other states allowing recreational marijuana use. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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While HB 158 passed with a 79-42 vote, indicating progress on the marijuana front, it still faces opposition in the Senate.
And even though one chamber passed this bill, it is long overdue. Of all 50 states, 36 have legalized medical marijuana.