Youngkin’s vetoes dealt another blow to cannabis reform advocates, who argue that the governor’s opposition to these measures continues to favor the status quo of unregulated marijuana sales. Cannabis is legal in Virginia for personal use, but the state still lacks a retail system that would allow legal, regulated and taxed sales.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin had until 11:50 p.m. Monday to sign, amend or veto legislation passed by the General Assembly. He ultimately signed nearly 600 bills, amended 159 and vetoed 158.