Medical marijuana: Where Long Island officials stand

Background:

Skelos is co-leader of the State Senate, making him one of a few men men at the state Capitol who largely control the budget and legislation. Working with the Assembly, the State Senate can propose and pass laws that could legalize and tax medical marijuana.

Skelos has represented the district since 1984, when President Ronald Reagan campaigned for him to help defeat a Democratic incumbent. He hasn't faced a strong challenge since 1986. He lives in Rockville Centre.

Questions:

Do you support legalizing the use of medical marijuana in New York?

No response

Should chronically ill children and teens be able to use medical marijuana with parental and doctor approval?

No response

Ways to consume marijuana include smoking it, using it as an oil, taking it as a capsule and eating it.

Should medical marijuana be available in a variety of forms to allow patients to choose the form they use?

No response

Should medical marijuana be limited for chronically ill patients and distributed by a limited number of hospitals as proposed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo?

No response

Do you support legalizing the recreational use of marijuana as has been done in Colorado and Washington?

No response

His comments:

Skelos has not filled in the survey.