Senate Banking Committee passes historic cannabis banking bill, sending it to full Senate vote
- The Senate Banking Committee voted 14-9 to advance a bill allowing cannabis companies access to banking services.
- The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act aims to let cannabis businesses use major financial institutions.
- The bill has passed the House seven times before but not advanced in the Senate until now.
- It remains uncertain if the bill will pass the Republican-controlled House.
- Cannabis stocks initially rose on the news but trading has been volatile amid uncertainty.