Minnesotans are one step closer toward the legalization of marijuana.
Cannabis reform legislation in the Gopher State is poised to receive its first hearing in the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee on Wednesday, Feb.17.
House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler filed a bill earlier this month to allow adults 21 and older to buy and possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis, Marijuana Moment reports.
The legislation also allows the cultivation of up to eight plants (four could be mature, or have between five or seven blades per leaf).
Speaker Melissa Hortman co-sponsored the bill, which is identical to a legislation Winkler filed last year.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota House Republicans laid out a roadmap Monday for lifting the state s coronavirus restrictions on businesses with a goal of letting
Liz Rammer, president and CEO of the trade group Hospitality Minnesota, said the state needs to signal to the events and tourism markets that it’s open for business so that it doesn’t lose out to states that have been faster to reopen .
Local lawmakers share thoughts, concerns on proposal to legalize recreational marijuana
Local lawmakers share thoughts, concerns on proposal to legalize recreational marijuana By Holly Bernstein | February 2, 2021 at 9:22 PM CST - Updated February 2 at 10:49 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Minnesota House Democrats have launched a push to legalize recreational marijuana and expunge most minor cannabis convictions.
If passed, Minnesota would join several states that have given the green light to similar legislation.
That includes the states that passed it on the November ballot, including neighboring South Dakota.
House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler framed the issue at a news conference Monday as crucial to narrow racial disparities in the legal system, something Sen. Nick Frentz (DFL - North Mankato) said he agrees with.