Alabama is one step closer to becoming the 34^th state to legalize medical marijuana. 

Having undergone debate earlier this week, the bill sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson (R‑Florence) went up for a vote this morning. The Senate voted 17 – 6 to approve it.

Now the bill will head to the House of Representatives for approval.

“I just think it’s the right thing to do,” Sen. Melson said earlier in the week. ​“It’s time. A lot of literature out there that shows that this works. Let’s give it a chance.”

h/​t AL​.com