With Gov. Christie's surprising reversal on expanding the medical marijuana program comes a new batch of very different bills that would allow recreational cannabis in New Jersey.
Christie is not likely to change his strong opposition to legalization, even though he signed a bill last month allowing patients with post-traumatic stress syndrome to obtain cannabis.
It was the first time a mental-health condition was added to the list of qualifying ailments.
But lawmakers say three legalization bills introduced this year would get discussions started, in anticipation of Christie's term ending in 2018.
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