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Alabama Senate committee gives OK to medical marijuana bill

Submitted by Marijuana News on Mon, 04/27/2015 - 08:00

In a somewhat surprising move, a comprehensive medical marijuana bill passed in an Alabama Senate committee on Wednesday.

The Senate Judiciary Committee gave Sen. Bobby Singleton's bill a favorable report on a 4-3 vote after little debate. The Medical Marijuana Patient Safe Access Act can now be considered on the Senate floor.

See related: Could medical marijuana legislation pass this year in Alabama?

Senate leadership could, however, refuse to put the bill on a calendar so it can be debated and voted on by the full body.

A standing room only crowd filled the committee room hoping to participate in a public hearing on the bill. That hearing, however, was taken off the committee agenda prior to the meeting.

Jeremy, one of those medical marijuana supporters who didn't want his last name used, said he is happy the committee passed the bill. He has considered moving out of state in order...

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