Ohio Senate further discusses legalizing medical marijuana Wednesday
COLUMBUS — State senators could amend legislation to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio as early as Wednesday, with an eye toward potential final passage before their summer recess.
Sen. Bill Coley, R-West Chester, chairman of the committee considering HB 523, told reporters Tuesday a substitute bill was expected during a morning hearing.
“There’s a number of items that we’ve been discussing,” he said. He declined to offer many specifics, though he reiterated concerns about potential money laundering that could result from cash-only marijuana transactions.