State Representative Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) discusses the major votes of the end of the spring session in Springfield, including the new state budget, a new infrastructure plan, the legalization of recreational marijuana and a proposed constitutional amendment for a progressive state income tax.

Illinois is poised to become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana after lawmakers approved a massive 610-page proposal that is touted as one of the most equitable in the country. 

Illinois state Senators approved a proposal on Wednesday to legalize recreational marijuana for adutls 21 years and older beginning on January 1, 2020. 

Illinois has an official proposal to legalize recreational cannabis, but the bill language is still a work in progress. On Wednesday, legislators in the Senate Executive committee were able to pick apart details of the legislation and make suggestions for changes. 

You've heard a series of reports on the potential expansion of Cannabis in Illinois.