LEXINGTON, Ky. — A bill that would legalize many forms of medical marijuana in Kentucky is creeping its way through the General Assembly, with ostensibly stronger support from the GOP majorities that dominate both legislative chambers.
Rep. Jason Nemes’ House Bill 136 passed the House 59-34, with just over half of the House GOP majority supporting the measure. Thirty-five of the 68 GOP members voted for the bill while only one Democrat voted no.
Nemes has continually stressed that the bill is “narrow” in its implementation, with restrictions at all levels.
