Tennessee lawmaker files 'Pot for Potholes Act'

State representatives talk 'Pot for Potholes' bill, how it would work

JACKSON, Tenn. — Sponsors of a new bill being proposed in the state legislature say it’s a unique way to solve the pothole problem in Tennessee. Democratic State Representative for Disrict 51 Aftyn Behn is proposing a bill called ‘Pot for Potholes.’ It pushes for the legalization of marijuana by allowing those expected tax revenues from the sale of it to pay for pothole damage across Tennessee. SEE ALSO: Pot for Potholes: See the full bill that’…

‘Pot for Potholes Act’ bill proposes fixing TN roads by legalizing marijuana

Rep. Aftyn Behn wants Tennessee to control the sale of marijuana products and use the revenue to improve roads.

Tennessee lawmaker files 'Pot for Potholes Act'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A state representative has filed a bill that would allow for the sale of marijuana and marijuana products in Tennessee and allocate the tax revenue from those sales to state highways. Rep. Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville) filed the bill, dubbed the "Pot for Potholes Act" Monday. The bill outlines regulations for growing, processing and selling marijuana. Additionally, it states 75% of the revenue derived from taxing marijuana a…

Tennessee: “Pot for Potholes” Act to Legalize Marijuana Filed in Senate, Two Days After Being Filed in House of Representatives

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Senator Heidi Campbell (D) filed the “Pot for Potholes Act” in the Tennessee Senate today. Senate Bill 921 was “filed for introduction today”, two days after State Representative Aftyn Behn (D) introduced House Bill 703, a companion measure. The “Pot for Potholes Act” would legalize recreational marijuana, including establishing a regulatory framework for the cultivation, processing, and reta…