Medical marijuana in Alabama: 'Nobody really leading that fight'
For marijuana to be legalized in Alabama - whether for medical or recreational use - it must begin with the state legislature.
And that's pretty much the end of the conversation because that conversation isn't taking place these days.
"There's not been any talk here about, any serious conversations about it," said state Rep. Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville, and House minority leader. "I've heard more from constituents on this issue than legislators. There's nobody really leading that fight."
AL.com this week spoke with seven lawmakers - both Republicans and Democrats - and that sampling indicated there was virtually no movement in legalizing marijuana.
Beyond those seven opinions, the House Judiciary Committee has received a bill sponsored by state Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham, both this year and last year that would significantly reduce the criminal penalties for possessing marijuana for personal use, which she defined as one ounce or less.
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