Minnesota House Speaker signals finalized cannabis bill could come up for vote Thursday
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Key negotiators earlier this week reached a deal on a bill to legalize recreational cannabis - and it could come up for a final vote by the end of Thursday.
Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman says the compromise bill will come up for a vote in the House on Thursday. Things can change, however, due to the debate clock on other bills.
House Speaker Melissa Hortman says the compromise bill to legalize recreational marijuana will come up for a vote in the House later today.
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The bill would also need to pass the Senate before going to the governor's desk.
Negotiators from the House and Senate reached the final deal on the bill on Tuesday. The legislation is the culmination of 30 committees, hours of testimony and several changes to the bill over the course of this legislative session.
The final deal will legalize weed for recreational use, but also allow for new state-licensed businesses that will grow, manufacture and sell at retail dispensaries marijuana products.
Co-sponsor Sen. Lindsey Port, DFL-Burnsville, says when the compromise bill gets to the floor, it's an up-or-down vote. No further amendments can be added.
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The end of the session is Monday, but lawmakers have indicated that they'd like to finish work by the end of the week.
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