Two local lawmakers now hold the reigns in the state Capitol when it comes to setting the agenda for the spring session. And with Amendment 2, the medical marijuana initiative, failing at the polls, they know there will be new pressure to face the controversial issue head on.While Florida families continue to push the state health department to iron out rules for growing and dispensing a non-euphoric Charlotte's Web marijuana strain, many are expecting Orlando attorney John Morgan to re-ignite his push for fully legalized medical marijuana.New Senate president Andy Gardiner, of Orlando, and Steve Crisafulli, the first House speaker from Brevard County, both Republicans, will steer the debate this session.In an interview with WESH 2, the two said to expect lawmakers to file bills trying to expand Charlotte's Web, though both are concerned about legalizing a euphoric strain of the drug."Do you think smoking marijuana eases pain for people who are cancer patients on chemotherapy, for example?" WESH 2's Greg Fox asked."Sure. And certainly, there are people out there who can give us those answers, but I believe this process here is where it should be vetted," said Crisafulli.Democratic state Sen. Darren Soto said medical marijuana should be settled in the Legislature so it doesn't resurface at the ballot box."It's better that we get ahead of this thing, and from the standpoint that it takes away a political issue for the 2016 election, there will be some pressure on the Legislature to act," he said.As for a projected revenue surplus next year, Gov. Rick Scott wants tax cuts.Top video: How women can stay safe on-campusLawmakers will begin debating medical marijuana, as well as taxes and school funding just as the governor lays out his vision in January.LIST: Florida among America's most corrupt states

Two local lawmakers now hold the reigns in the state Capitol when it comes to setting the agenda for the spring session. And with Amendment 2, the medical marijuana initiative, failing at the polls, they know there will be new pressure to face the controversial issue head on.

While Florida families continue to push the state health department to iron out rules for growing and dispensing a non-euphoric Charlotte's Web marijuana strain, many are expecting Orlando attorney John Morgan to re-ignite his push for fully legalized medical marijuana.

New Senate president Andy Gardiner, of Orlando, and Steve Crisafulli, the first House speaker from Brevard County, both Republicans, will steer the debate this session.

In an interview with WESH 2, the two said to expect lawmakers to file bills trying to expand Charlotte's Web, though both are concerned about legalizing a euphoric strain of the drug.

"Do you think smoking marijuana eases pain for people who are cancer patients on chemotherapy, for example?" WESH 2's Greg Fox asked.

"Sure. And certainly, there are people out there who can give us those answers, but I believe this process here is where it should be vetted," said Crisafulli.

Democratic state Sen. Darren Soto said medical marijuana should be settled in the Legislature so it doesn't resurface at the ballot box.

"It's better that we get ahead of this thing, and from the standpoint that it takes away a political issue for the 2016 election, there will be some pressure on the Legislature to act," he said.

As for a projected revenue surplus next year, Gov. Rick Scott wants tax cuts.

Top video: How women can stay safe on-campus

Lawmakers will begin debating medical marijuana, as well as taxes and school funding just as the governor lays out his vision in January.

LIST: Florida among America's most corrupt states