The issue focused on court rulings that banned laws criminalizing medical marijuana. Lawmakers said the federal law could have legal implications for patients and doctors.

This legislation would legalize medical marijuana in Colorado, including licensed growers, processors and dispensaries. But it also allows medical marijuana to be sold by individuals who are registered with the state and federal government.

Last month, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced he was rejecting Justice Department guidelines from President Barack Obama's Justice Department that prevented federal prosecution of medical marijuana businesses. The attorney