THE PUSH TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA IS BRINGING BUSINESS LEADERS TO THE ROUND HOUSE TODAY (WED) IN SANTA FE IN SUPPORT OF THE EFFORT. THE MEASURE IS SPONSORED BY SENATOR GERALD ORTIZ Y PINO … WHO HAS UNSUCCESSFULLY INTRODUCED MARIJUANA -AND-HEMP RELATED BILLS IN PREVIOUS LEGISLATION SESSIONS.
ORTIZ Y PINO SAYS THE TAX REVENUE GENERATED BY MARIJUANA SALES IN NEW MEXICO WOULD HELP THE STATE’S BUDGET SHORTFALL OF 69 MILLION DOLLARS.
