Medical Marijuana Bill Clears Illinois Senate Committee
A key panel of Senate lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday that would allow patients with certain illnesses to use marijuana to ease their symptoms. The measure was approved on a 10-5 vote by the Senate Executive Committee despite concerns raised by law enforcement officials that the bill would not prevent medical marijuana card holders from driving while under the influence. The proposal has already passed the House. Gov. Pat Quinn has said he is “open minded” to the legislation but must [...]