2/5/19
by News Department on 02/05/19Recreational Marijuana...
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in the Keystone State.
In a tweet Monday, State Rep. Jake Wheatley announced the introduction of HB50, a bill that would “legalize adult-use cannabis & address decades of social injustice.”
According to Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, the legalization and taxation of recreational marijuana could bring in an estimated $580 million in revenue.
The proposed bill would provide incentives for businesses to partner with Pennsylvania farmers, as well as provide investments in student debt forgiveness, after-school programs, and affordable housing.
In January, Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman announced a statewide listening tour on the topic. The tour dates haven’t been announced yet, but Fetterman plans to stop at every county in the state.
