After failing to pass a medical marijuana bill last year, state Sen. Fred Mills, R-Parks, is telling supporters he will return in 2015 with legislation that focuses on different applications like oils and pills.

Sen. Fred Mills

After failing to pass a medical marijuana bill last year, state Sen. Fred Mills, R-Parks, is telling supporters he will return in 2015 with legislation that focuses on different applications like oils and pills.

Danny Ford, lobbyist for the Louisiana Cannabis Industry Association, said narrowing the focus of such a proposal is a smart move.

"We‘ve got to find a way to get something passed," he said. "We‘re excited about further exploring both the medicinal and agriculture sides of this issue."

Ford said LCIA will also gear up next year to help educate the candidates for governor and to learn their stances on various issues.

Earlier this month, the association also offered up its endorsement of Congressman Bill Cassidy in the U.S. Senate race. In the first primary debate, Cassidy announced his support for medical marijuana.