Medical Marijuana Bill Passed by NM Senate

Senate Bill 238, which would authorize the medical use of marijuana in certain circumstances, passed the NM Senate yesterday by a margin of 34-7. The bill, sponsored by NM Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino, moves next to the NM House. The measure gained passage in the Senate twice in two years, but was hung up in the House each time. See our previous posts here and here for more information on the bill and the issues it raises. The Drug Policy Alliance New Mexico is one of the primary advocates behind this bill and provides many excellent resources related to this effort.