Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has long been an advocate for expanding legal marijuana access, was the driving force behind a bill legalizing low-THC medical marijuana a decade ago. In 2023, Gaetz proposed to stop testing members of the U.S. military for cannabis use. 

Gaetz says he will be voting against Amendment 3, Florida’s ballot proposal that would legalize recreational marijuana. His opposition to the amendment came to light following a re-election campaign rally in Pensacola, reported Florida Politics on Monday.

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When asked about his stance on the marijuana initiative, as well as another amendment concerning abortion rights, Gaetz said that such issues should not be decided through state constitutional amendments. “Regardless of how someone feels about abortion or marijuana, I don’t believe that those issues should be resolved in the state constitution,” …

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