Lawmaker Wants To Expunge Marijuana Convictions

A state lawmaker says it’s time to expunge the records of Michigan residents convicted if minor marijuana related offenses. State Representative Sheldon Neeley of Flint told Michigan News Network now that voters have approved a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, he’s anticipating his bill will move forward in Lansing. He also says Governor Rick Snyder has indicated support, assuming the plan makes it through the legislature.

“He has no problem moving this forward,” Neeley said. “He just didn’t want to take a lot of time for a failed exercise.”

Neeley says his legislation will have an especially positive impact on communities of color. He says they have been disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs.