Hutton to consider proposal to overturn med marijuana Friday

Hutton to consider proposal to overturn med marijuana Friday

Tim Leeds

A local senator said he will make up his mind on a proposal to overturn medical marijuana after he hears testimony in committee Friday.

Sen. Rowlie Hutton, R-Havre, said the commitee expects to vote on the bill, sponsored by Republican Speaker of the House Mike Milburne, Friday after they hear testimony on the bill. Action that quickly is not common, he added.

"We all know we need to do something," Hutton said.

Milburne has proposed eliminating the provisions allowing use of medical marijuana, approved overwhelmingly by vot...