Rep. Ed Osienski, the Newark Democrat who has led legalization efforts, said in a statement that he is “deeply disappointed” in Carney’s decision especially, since the governor “could have allowed the bill to become law without his signature, which would have preserved both his personal opposition and the will of the residents and legislators.”
Osienski said he will review his options and decide “any next steps at a later time.” The General Assembly is currently in two-week recess.
