So, the Legislature, now run by Democrats who mostly lean to the political left, will certainly pass Cuomo’s plan?

It would be unwise to bet against marijuana getting legalized this session. But, on Wednesday, neither legislative house would commit to the precise way Cuomo wants things done with the pot laws. And concerns have been raised both before and after Cuomo released his plan about the complex system that will be used to award pot licenses to growers, distributors and retailers, as well as criticism from pro-marijuana legislators who believe localities should not be permitted to opt out of the program. “Repairing the damage done by marijuana prohibition is not negotiable. Restitution to communities most impacted by marijuana prohibition is the starting line … Given New York’s appalling history with racially biased marijuana enforcement, we must be bold and innovative in creating justice and equity," said Kassandra Frederique, New York State director of the Drug Policy Alliance, which supports marijuana legalization.

But the support is overwhelming to legalize pot, right?