Even though his longstanding plans to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey are still in limbo, Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday he’s not worried about a possible upcoming push to bring legal weed to neighboring New York.

But Murphy did not provide a new timeline for when New Jersey could finally enact a legalization law.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday legalizing pot in his state was among his top policy initiatives as he enters his third term. The Democrat called for legalization within the first 100 days of the term.

That begged the question: Could New York get there before New Jersey? Insiders told NJ Advance Media this week it’s not likely.

On Wednesday, Murphy said he isn’t concerned.

“I wish him well,” the rookie governor said at a new conference after delivering a speech at St. James AME Church in Newark. “What New York does has no bearing on what we do in New Jersey. Our job is to do it right.”

Murphy campaigned last year partly on a promise to bring legal pot to New Jersey in his first year in office.

But the governor needs the state Legislature to pass a bill before he can sign it. And disagreements have held up the measure, causing the issue to spill into 2019.

Murphy met with Democratic leaders of the Legislature last Thursday to discuss that bill and more. Both sides said the sit-down was positive, even though Murphy and top Democratic lawmakers have sometimes clashed.

“We’re not there yet,” Murphy said Wednesday of the weed bill. “I hope we can get to common ground sooner than later.”

So when will the measure pass?

“I don’t have a timeframe,” Murphy said. “I hope sooner than later.”

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