More than three years after then-Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation to legalize adult-use marijuana in Virginia, state lawmakers are still trying to stand up the recreational cannabis market.
The Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services on Friday referred the latest effort, Senate Bill 970, to the Finance and Appropriations Committee by an 8-7 vote.
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Even if the bill were to make it to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk, its future is far from certain.
Just last year, Youngkin cited “Virginians’ health and safety” while vetoing a bill to legalize adult-use sales.
The latest bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Aaron Rouse of Virginia Beach, addressed Youngkin’s concerns when presenting the new legislation.
“This bill prioritizes public safety in creating a well-regulated marketplace that keeps adult
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