After passing through a dozen committees, a bill to legalize marijuana in Minnesota is moving toward a full floor House vote a historic first for the state. Though advocates and lawmakers are confident the legislation will be approved by the Democrat-held House, the bill’s momentum may be halted soon after by Minnesota’s GOP-led Senate.
Minnesota Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Passed by House Committees
At the end of January, House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (D – District 46A) filed a proposal that would permit adults 21 and older to purchase and possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana, in addition to expunging existing cannabis offenses. Since then, the bill has advanced through twelve House panels, including the Health Finance and Policy Committee and the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee.