CONCORD, NH- Today, the New Hampshire House voted 235-119 to pass HB 1598, a bill to legalize the possession and use of cannabis. Following the vote, House Democratic Leader, Rep. Renny Cushing (D-Hampton) released the following statement:
“We have been working for over half a century to reform our cannabis laws and as momentum has grown nationwide, Governor Sununu has been the roadblock standing in the way. Ironically, cannabis possession remains illegal in the ‘live free or die’ state, while every surrounding state has passed laws respecting the freedom of their citizens. I am thrilled by the House’s strong vote today and hope Governor Sununu begins to listen to Granite Staters as this bill moves along the legislative process.”
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