Yesterday, the Senate also made history for approving medical marijuana legislation for the first time for refusing to take up bills on medical marijuana.

In previous sessions.

Senate Bill 47 moved through the upper chamber.

The House has passed bills legalizing the drug in previous sessions.

Some senators voting for the bill changed their mind on the legislation.

None more, notably the Senate majority leader, Damien Thayer.

And people have asked me why?

Because they know I'm a stubborn guy.

Why did you change your mind?

One word compassion.

Two Republican senators who have worked in the medical field had differing opinions on whether the bill should be passed.

With the improved growing techniques and the increased concentration of these chemical compounds.

I'm not really convinced that this drug is safe.

And I don't know the science behind this.

I truly don't.

Even though I was in health care for 40 years, but I've heard enough anecdotal experiences with people benefiting from their support, especially children with seizure disorders and our Vietnam Desert Storm, Afghan veterans who find some relief from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Senator Bill 47 wouldn't go into effect until 2025, giving Kentucky legislators another session to make changes before medical marijuana becomes legal.

The measure would allow people with medical conditions like cancer and chronic pain to receive a medical marijuana card and obtain the drug.

And by passing this, we will say give our citizens the opportunity to use medical cannabis.

For Kentucky addiction.

I'm Casey Parker.

Bill.

Senate Bill 47 passed the Senate 26 to 11, but still has to get approval from the House before being sent on to the governor.

The House has passed medical marijuana legislation and two of the previous three legislative sessions.