The issue focused on federal funding for medical marijuana clinics in Ohio. Lawmakers wanted to legalize medical marijuana use for patients who couldn't get their medications from licensed dispensaries.

During the legislative session, Attorney General Mike DeWine issued a legal opinion saying federal law bans medical marijuana but does not criminalize it. He also took aim at Gov. John Kasich's handling of medical marijuana laws in his state.

DeWine says federal law enforcement officials know federal courts have legalized medical marijuana and federal authorities should