The Colombian Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill to legalize marijuana nationwide, though there are still more legislative steps that need to be taken before it’s potentially enacted into law.
The bill, which has also already received initial approval in the country’s Chamber of Representatives, was approved on the Senate floor during the fourth round of debate on Tuesday in a 56-3 vote.
#PlenariaSenado | 📃✅ | Ha sido APROBADO en su totalidad el Proyecto de Acto Legislativo 033 de 2022 Senado, que busca modificar el artículo 49 de la Constitución Política de Colombia y regularizar el #Cannabis de uso adulto.
Votos:
✅ Si: 56
❌ No: 3#EsHoraDeRegular pic.twitter.com/nBEYYlWm9T— Senado de la República 🇨🇴 (@SenadoGovCo) December 6, 2022
Lawmakers have met several times in recent weeks to debate the reform proposal, which would amend the country’s Constitution to end cannabis prohibition for adults.
This action took place about two weeks after the legalization bill passed the First Committee of the Senate.
Histórica aprobación en plenaria del proyecto para regularizar el #CannabisDeUsoAdulto en su cuarto debate. Avanzamos en el cambio de la política de drogas del país.
Gran equipo con @JuanKarloslos ✊🏼💜 #EsHoraDeRegular pic.twitter.com/vQYcBtpnz5
— María José Pizarro Rodríguez (@PizarroMariaJo) December 6, 2022
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