Litchfield Republican, says cannabis infused beverages should have the same regulations as alcohol.

A bill passed out of the Senate today would make that a reality.

And young adults in Kentucky are one step closer to carrying concealed weapons.

Our Emily Sisk explains the happenings from today's Senate chambers.

Senate Bill 233 looks to adjust the standards for cannabis infused beverages, getting them more on par with alcoholic beverage regulations.

One update is that open containers of cannabis drinks will not be allowed in motor vehicles.

It's alarming to me that driving with an open container, cannabis infused beverage is still legal in Kentucky.

So we closed this dangerous loophole.

It's critical that motorists are protected, and that law enforcement officers have a clear statutory authority to address impaired or unsafe driving condition.

The bill also says that cannabis infused drinks can be sold at places that already hold liquor licenses, like bars, restaurants and more.

The drinks could also be sold at festivals and fairs where alcohol sales are already permitted.

And Owensboro Republican was critical of not only the legislation, but the cannabis beverage industry.

I'm against THC.

You can drink wine, you can drink beer.

You can take energy drinks.

You'll probably be okay the next day.

But if you drink or ingest any type of THC and then you get drug test at your job, you could be terminated.

If you have to say THC doesn't go away like these other products, it stays in your system.

Bill's sponsor, Stephen Meredith, said he wants to support the hip industry as it can be lucrative for Kentucky farmers.

The legislation passed out of the Senate chambers on a 25 to 11 vote.

The floor also heard House Bill 312, which would allow 18 to 20 year olds to conceal carry.

Currently, open carry laws are already in effect for the age group.

Senator Aaron Reid said this bill expands Second Amendment rights to those young adults at 18.

You can join the military and carry a weapon in defense of this nation.

This bill allows that same old goat to carry responsibly here at home with training and accountability.

The legislation requires concealed carry gun owners to go through a background check and training.

Still, the minority caucus chair said 18 to 20 year olds are not responsible enough to have concealed weapons.

This is a bill that puts us in danger at a time in which we're moving in the right direction to reduce violent crime and give an immature 18 and 19 two year olds the right to carry hidden guns outside our awareness, where they can harm people at any time.

Despite that objection.

HB 312 passed on a 32 seven vote.

It now heads to the governor's desk for Kentucky Edition.

I'm Emily Sisk.