Tom Wolf (D)
Pennsylvania
| Took Office | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Term Expires | 2023 |
NORML Grade: B+
2019 Enacted Legislation
Governor Wolf’s administration oversaw efforts to create an expedited review process for pardoning those with past, low-level marijuana-related convictions. "These efforts to move more Pennsylvanians through the pardons process is part of a larger effort to do all that we can do to give people a fair second chance." (Link)
2019 Vetoed Legislation
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Comments
Governor Wolf’s position with regard to cannabis legalization has evolved in recent years. In 2019, for the first time, the Governor expressed support for regulating adult-use cannabis activities.
"I think it’s time for the General Assembly to sit down and craft a bill that actually recognizes that Pennsylvania is ready for [legalizing marijuana], and also takes advantage of what we’ve learned from other states in terms of what to do and what not to do." (Link)