This truly is amazing news! Even if it doesn't pass, as you said, it's still a huge breakthrough. I never thought I'd see it happen in my lifetime.
Of course, being quite cynical these days, I have to wonder why now.
It's possibly just for votes... bill sponsored by Kamala Harris...

Her sister is a member of the CFR and whatever is prompting this move, whatever THEY'RE thinking, may it blow up in their face.

That does seem likely that this will not serve them well but it will benefit the people, no question in my mind.

Other thinking says that it's become apparent that cannabis usage can't be stopped at this point and they either allow the people to get used to thumbing their nose at Federal law or decriminalize it so it looks like they're still in control.

Under that scenario, it might just pass.