State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen said he is undeterred in getting his medical marijuana expansion bill passed by the state Legislature. (File photo)
A local state Assemblymen who played an integral role in proposed legislation designed to expand medial marijuana opportunities in the state said he’s not deterred by the bill’s failure to be voted on this week.
The bill, A-10, was paired with another bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. The measures were scheduled to be put up for a vote on March 25, but state Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-3) pulled the bill in his chamber for lack of the necessary 21 “yes” votes.
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