Post by Logan on Feb 16, 2016 1:10:04 GMT -6
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico lawmakers have killed a proposal that would legalize and tax recreational marijuana.
Six Democrats joined Republicans to oppose the measure in a 24-17 Senate vote Sunday night. Critics say legalizing marijuana could lead to increased crime rates, but supporters argue that legal pot would be good for the state’s economy.
The proposed constitutional amendment would have been placed on the November ballot if approved. Proponents have vowed to try again.
Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino, an Albuquerque Democrat, sponsored the bill. He says New Mexicans will support the change if it’s put to a popular vote.
Read more: www.thecannabist.co/2016/02/15/new-mexico-marijuana-lawmakers-kill-legalization-measure-2016/48264/
Six Democrats joined Republicans to oppose the measure in a 24-17 Senate vote Sunday night. Critics say legalizing marijuana could lead to increased crime rates, but supporters argue that legal pot would be good for the state’s economy.
The proposed constitutional amendment would have been placed on the November ballot if approved. Proponents have vowed to try again.
Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino, an Albuquerque Democrat, sponsored the bill. He says New Mexicans will support the change if it’s put to a popular vote.
Read more: www.thecannabist.co/2016/02/15/new-mexico-marijuana-lawmakers-kill-legalization-measure-2016/48264/