Assemblyman Steve Katz (New York State Assembly)ALBANY, N.Y. - New York state police say they've charged a State Assemblyman with marijuana possession following a traffic stop for speeding on the Thruway.
Troopers say 59-year-old Republican Assemblyman Steve Katz was stopped about 10 a.m. Tuesday in Coeymans for driving 80 mph on the highway with a 65 mph speed limit.
They say the officer smelled marijuana and found Katz had a small bag of the drug. He was given an appearance ticket for the violation.
He's due in Coeymans Town Court on March 28.
The Republican and Conservative, a veterinarian first elected in 2010, says he won't let the charge impede his public service and campaign for mandate relief.
He says he's confident, once the facts are presented, "that this will quickly be put to rest."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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