Montana Senate to vote on medical marijuana overhaul

Montana Senate to vote on medical marijuana overhaul

STEPHEN DOCKERY, Associated Press

HELENA — Senators were working up against a deadline Tuesday on the latest measure to tighten Montana's medical marijuana laws, potentially setting up a clash with House Republican leaders who favor total repeal of the state's marijuana laws.

Lawmakers are rushing to beat a procedural deadline, before extra votes would be required to pass the bill to the House.

Senate Bill 423, carried by Senate Majority Leader Jeff Essmann of Billings, would dramatically reduce the availability of the drug to Montanans, ove...