Lawmakers revived a dormant bill Thursday, hoping to amend it and create a taxed and regulated marijuana market.

Rep. Diana Gonzalez, P-Winooski, made the motion on the House floor Thursday. A tripartisan group of lawmakers hope to have a vote next week.

It will be legal beginning July 1 to possess small amounts of marijuana in the state. An aide to House Speaker Mitzi Johnson, D-South Hero, says the speaker would prefer the bill go through the committee process.

Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman says he helped orchestrate Thursday's action. House Minority Leader Don Turner, R-Milton, says up to a dozen Republicans may vote for it. Turner says he may join them if he approves of the final wording.

The Senate has previously approved a similar bill, but its prospects are uncertain in the House.