The vote is historic, but it doesn’t change anything yet. A companion piece in the House is destined for a floor vote, but it’s much less clear-cut whether it will pass.
There’s also the sticky matter of Rick Scott. The governor hasn’t made it clear exactly what he’ll do about Charlotte’s Web if it passes both chambers, but he has certainly given plenty of hints that he doesn’t like it.
Earlier this month, he sent his surgeon general to the House to warn of “unintended consequences” if the bill passes. Scott has issued only a vague statement saying, “The FDA is currently evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the medication. The Governor is hopeful that families will get relief from the impacts of these serious illnesses in the safest possible way.”
Either way, voters will have their say on more sweeping change this November when they cast ballots on fully legalized medical marijuana.
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