lauren kernan smith...2320 my daughter is 14. she only knows as family with cancer.. i want to raise my baby...thank you." "when we look at marijuana use and actions of youth in other states with medical marijuana programs, we will see an increase in youth marijuana use." the bill passed in both the subcommittee and commerce committee yesterday and can now move to the house floor. one thing that's not changing this year is the age at which you can buy senate decided against advancing a bill that would require you to be at least 21 years old to smoke. "and i don't think it's a good idea to start smoking at any age. but i've also got this feeling that, at 18, you have the right to sign contracts, to go to work. you can get sued at 18. and so, the rights that are given to you at 18 should probably include the ability to buy a pack of cigarettes if you so feel." :01-:25 senator herman quirmbach of ames proposed the bill. he says he'll continue to push for this law next year and thinks it will gain traction as more people are educated on the issue. 11 semi-trailers of drin