Santa Fe, N.M. A bill that would legalize and tax marijuana in New Mexico is facing a road block.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the Senate Judiciary Committee held off on making a decision on the bill Friday.
The bills sponsor Sen. Gerald Ortiz Y Pino said he will work on a revised bill that could be ready as early as Tuesday.
As of now, there would be a 15% sales tax to help state finances.
Local governments would choose whether to allow marijuana sales and could collect a 5% tax.
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