Gov. Eric Holcomb admitted at a press conference Wednesday that he smoked weed while in college.

The question came up during Wednesday’s wide-ranging news conference, when Holcomb was asked about his stance on legalization. The governor was then asked if he had ever used marijuana.

Hoosiers with high hopes for the legalization of medical or recreational marijuana still shouldn't look for an ally in Holcomb, though. The governor said he wouldn't support legalization until federal law is changed, at which point the state could review it.

"If the law changed, we would look at all the positive or adverse impacts it would have," he said. "I'm not convinced other states have made a wise decision."

Holcomb, a Navy veteran, graduated in 1990 from southeastern Indiana's Hanover College, where he majored in U.S. history with a focus on the American Civil War and the Reconstruction Era.

There were several marijuana-related bills filed at the Indiana General Assembly this year, but none received a hearing.

Senate Bill 213 would have authorized possession up to two ounces, and Senate Bill 357 would have created a medical marijuana program. Both were filed by Sen. Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes.

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Efforts in the House to legalize marijuana have been led by Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour. He filed House Bill 1283 to decriminalize possession of low levels of weed and House Bill 1384 to allow for medical marijuana use, but neither bill received a hearing.

Lucas has been vocal about his desire to legalize marijuana in Indiana. During testimony at a legislative study committee last fall, Lucas said he tried as much marijuana as he could in Colorado to see whether it was dangerous. It was the “best night sleep I’ve ever had,” he said.

When jokingly asked about Lucas at Wednesday's press conference, Holcomb said he "wasn't as happy as he is."

Recreational marijuana is legal is 10 states, includes Michigan. Thirty-three states allow medical marijuana use.

Call IndyStar education reporter Arika Herron at 317-201-5620 or email her at Arika.Herron@indystar.com. Follow her on Twitter: @ArikaHerron.