There’s buy-in across the branches now on the topic of overhauling the Cannabis Control Commission, and increasing the amount of marijuana that a person can legally possess.

The Senate budget committee on Thursday advanced a bill (S 2722) that would reorganize and shrink the regulatory commission, update limits on retail licenses, and double the amount of marijuana adults can legally possess. In doing so, Senate leaders are showing then intend to join the House in reshaping the agency.

The bill cleared the committee on a 16-0 vote, indicating it is poised for full Senate passage next week. The House in June voted 153-0 vote for a bill (H 4187) backed by House Speaker Ron Mariano of Quincy.

The Senate plans to consider the bill on Wednesday, Nov. 19, the last day for scheduled formal ses

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