Rep. Clemens is Fired Up About Medical Marijuana, Wants Floridians to Vote on It

Freshman Democratic Rep. Jeff Clemens held a news conference Thursday morning to lay out his proposal to place medical marijuana in the Florida Constitution.

In the wake of a new poll showing a possible majority favoring the idea, Clemens introduced physicians and patients who support legalizing pot for medicinal use.

If Clemens' House Joint Resolution 1407 clears the Legislature -- no sure thing in the absence of Republican support -- Floridians would vote on a constitutional amendment. A 60 percent majority is required.

Currently, 14 other states and the District of Columbia permit medical marijuana.

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