Marijuana-related bills progressing in Legislature
Five bills related to marijuana remain alive in the state Legislature and will be heard in committee this week.
Senate Bill 758 would increase from 3 grams to 1 ounce the minimum amount of marijuana that a defendant must possess to be charged with a petty misdemeanor. It would also permit persons previously convicted of possessing 1 ounce or less of marijuana to have the conviction expunged from their criminal record.
The proposal will be heard in the Judiciary Committee today.
