The General Assembly is sending Gov. Jared Polis bills that further shape Colorado’s marijuana landscape by allowing “hospitality establishments” — basically bars for pot — and delivery services.

Polis pledged his support for the concept of hospitality rooms on the campaign trail last year. The governor’s office did not have an immediate response Thursday about his plans to sign the bill.

But last May, Polis tweeted, “Honored to have the endorsement of @NORML! I’m proud to be the only #COGov candidate who supported the legalization of recreational #marijuana, and I will continue to be an unwavering champion for our thriving #cannabis industry!”

His predecessor, Gov. John Hickenlooper, vetoed three pot bills, including marijuana tasting rooms, last year, as the governor was sizing up his current run for president.

Under House Bill 1230, at least three kinds of operations could emerge: tasting rooms in dispensaries, where customers could try a sample; clubs where people bring their own; and other venues that sell small amounts. 

The locations would be exempt from the  Colorado Clean Air Act, which prohibits smoking tobacco in such places.

The House repassed the bill 41-22 Thursday after it was amended and passed by the Senate Wednesday on a 23-12 vote.

For those who had prefer to stay home, House Bill 1234 would allow medical marijuana delivery by starting next year and recreational cannabis products would be added in 2021. The deliveries would be restricted to residences.

Local governments also could still ban the practice.

The delivery bill passed the Senate 20-14 Wednesday and the House 38-27 on April 18.

The hospitality operations would still need a local license, but the proposal offers job opportunities, new businesses and more local tax revenue, supporters argued. 

The bill could allow existing shops to expand their operations, while allowing restaurants to pair food and pot, or mix cannabis with theater and music, according to a coalition which lauded the legislative action Thursday.

Chris Woods — founder and owner of Boulder-based Terrapin Care Station, with six stores in Colorado — called the bill “a step towards providing a licensed and supervised environment for residents and tourists seeking a safe, responsible place to consume marijuana.”

He said the statewide policy replaces confusion over local conditions.

“This bill creates that uniform policy for licensed marijuana consumption establishments, provides a critical step towards cannabis-free public spaces and allows consumers safe and supervised consumption while protecting the integrity of Colorado’s regulatory system,” Woods said in a statement.

Cindy Sovine, a social-consumption consultant with Social Use Avengers and CEO of Utopia Natural Healing Lounge, said the legislation legalizes the reality of Colorado consumption.

“Patients and consumers have had to hide in the shadows for far too long,” she stated. “I got into this to create a community for patients like my dad, who deserve a place to go for education on treatment and for camaraderie.”

She plans to expand her existing into a spa. “I look forward to seeing my goal come to fruition and to use my experience to help others achieve their dreams in the cannabis hospitality space,” Sovine said.

The members of the cannabis hospitality coalition are Colorado Cannabis Tours, My 420 Tours, the Southern Colorado Cannabis Council, Terrapin Care Station, Honey Pot Lounge, Colorado NORML and Social Use Avengers.