Senate
Bill 660, which would allow for pharmaceutical grade marijuana to be
prescribed to medical marijuana patients, cleared the Senate Government
Operations Committee Tuesday.
The bill would give those that want a
pharmaceutical alternative to marijuana the option according to former House
Speaker Chuck Perricone. This is if the federal government decides to allow
marijuana to be classified as a Schedule II prescription drug. To pass legislation in anticipation of
something is highly unusual said Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer
(D-East Lansing).
Senate Minority Floor Leader Arlan Meekhoff
(R-West Olive) said he doesn’t believe individuals that grow marijuana have
been singled out by the police. Some that testified in committee say those that
grow marijuana plants are targeted by law enforcement.