--- title: Cannabis legalization work continues amid opposition from Governor, Senate leaders | CloseUp description: New Hampshire's cannabis legalization bill faces delays as Governor and Senate leaders oppose, while lawmakers debate sales methods and potential $27.4 million tax revenue. image: https://420intel.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/A%20bustling%20legislative%20chamber%20filled%20with%20lawmakers%20engaged%20in%20animated%20discussions%2c%20some%20seated%20at%20polished%20wooden%20desks%2c%20while%20others%20stand%20in%20grou.jpeg --- [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) ### Press ESC to close [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) # Cannabis legalization work continues amid opposition from Governor, Senate leaders | CloseUp - [![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=80&height=80&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) - [Recreational Cannabis News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - 10 March 2025 New Hampshire's Marijuana Legalization Bill Faces Delays New Hampshire lawmakers are still debating the future of cannabis legalization. While a Republican-backed bill for minimal-regulation legalization has cleared the House, it's unlikely to advance in the Senate. Meanwhile, House Bill 186 (HB 186), a Democratic-led proposal, remains under review. What’s in HB 186? This bill seeks to legalize and tax marijuana sales under the existing rooms and meals tax structure. If sales mirrored those in Massachusetts, the state could see an estimated $27.4 million in annual tax revenue. The Roadblocks Governor Kelly Ayotte remains a strong opponent of legalization, casting uncertainty over any cannabis-related legislation. Additionally, lawmakers continue to debate how marijuana should be sold in the state, which has historically complicated efforts to pass a bill. What’s Next? The House Commerce Committee will continue working on HB 186 throughout the year, with a vote expected in January. 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