Gov.-elect Tony Evers will propose legalization of marijuana in Wisconsin

BY JOE KELLY


Wisconsin Gov.-elect Tony Evers will propose to decriminalize marijuana for the upcoming state budget, KARE 11 reported Sunday.

Medical conditions like cancer would be treatable by medical marijuana under Evers's proposal, according to MPR News. Currently, patients can use CBD oil (a marijuana derivative) with a doctor's certification, KARE 11 reports. KARE 11 reports that Evers's proposal would remove the need for a doctor's certification.

The proposal would also remove criminal records for people convicted of selling small amounts of marijuana, MPR reported. This would remove state penalties for distribution of 25 grams or less of marijuana, according to MPR.

KARE 11 reported that Evers will present the proposal on Feb. 28. However, the state legislature may not approve the proposal due to the divide between republicans and democrats over the legalization of marijuana, MPR reported.