Senate Approves Medical Marijuana-Goes to Cuomo now. [View all]

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Nick Reisman

Following a 2-hour plus debate that was at times passionate and fiery, the state Senate on Friday approved a measure that would create a medical marijuana program.

The bill passed 49-10, and now goes to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s desk, who plans to sign the measure.

The measure, which was approved in the early hours of Friday morning by the Democratic-led Assembly.

The bill gained support in the Senate from both Democrats and Republicans, including the Senate GOP Leader Dean Skelos, who voted in favor of it in part after a provision for smoking was removed.

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/06/senate-approves-medical-marijuana/