Virginia Lawmakers Reach Deal On Final Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales

Virginia Lawmakers Reach Deal On Final Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Sales

Virginia House and Senate lawmakers have reached a deal on a final bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales in the commonwealth. While both chambers approved companion versions of the cannabis legislation this session, with amendments adopted along the way that more closely aligned them, there were still key outstanding differences to resolve after the latest votes earlier this month. Among the key areas of dispute were the start date for a…

Virginia Legislature Officially Sends Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Sales to Supportive Governor

After a conference committee reached agreement on a final version of Senate Bill 542/House Bill 642, both the Senate and House have now approved that compromise measure and sent it Governor Abigail Spanberger. The Senate voted 21 to 18, while the House voted 64 to 32. The bill, sponsored by State Senator Lashrecse Aird (D), … Continue reading

Retail market for recreational weed passes Virginia General Assembly

The legislation is expected to be signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.