What they have not done is address how the government ought to
handle previous convictions of possession, trafficking and production of marijuana that occur prior to the new legislation coming into force.
Silver, who would become the longest - serving speaker in state history next year, has survived
previous ethical scandals, including widespread complaints over his
handling of sexual harassment charges against former Assemblyman Vito Lopez and the earlier
conviction of his top aide, Michael Boxley, on a charge of sexual misconduct.