New Mexico advances bills to legalize recreational marijuana

[TexasTowelie]

SANTA FE, N.M (AP) — Legislators mounted a charge toward legalizing recreational marijuana in New Mexico, as House lawmakers on Wednesday sent an approved framework for pot sales, business licenses and taxation to the state Senate for consideration.

The Senate prepared for a decisive evening vote on a House-approved bill to to legalize recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older, after sidelining a competing Republican proposal.

The House voted 38-32 to approve the measure, with several House Democrats joining Republicans in opposition.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called a special session of the Legislature to legalize recreational cannabis after time ran out during a regular annual legislative session.

Read more: https://wacotrib.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/new-mexico-advances-bills-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana/article_c0b9e57c-6fc6-57bd-a341-b2adc6bedc36.html
(Waco Tribune-Herald)

[Ponietz]

1. Update--the Senate just passed an amended version of the House bill

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/legislature/overhauled-cannabis-legalization-bill-passes-both-chambers/article_9ce1780e-91db-11eb-a07a-9392167001a3.html

[TexasTowelie]

2. Gov. Abbott will need to beef up the DPS patrols to catch all of the smugglers coming into Texas. nt

[vercetti2021]

3. Good luck

Tons come from Colorado. I know a few sellers that get their supply there. Hell I'll admit I've came back with some myself.