She acknowledged it will take some time for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to clear prior marijuana-related misdemeanor convictions, but said that the goal is to have it done by the end of the year, or by spring of 2024. Lindsey Port(DFL-Burnsville) penned the Senate’s version of the bill. It’s simply wrong for the Democrats to plow ahead with legislation they know will require fixing in the very near future.” “It will make our roads less safe, limit local decision-making for our communities, put our kids’ health at risk, and grow government with more than 100 new bureaucrats to enforce convoluted licensing regulations. Jordan Rasmusson(R-Fergus Falls), who was the Senate Republican on the bill’s conference committee, said in a statement to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS on Saturday. “While many Minnesotans are increasingly supportive of legalization of cannabis, this bill is not ready,” Sen. House File 100 passed 34-32, right along party lines, with one Republican abstaining from the vote. Minnesotans will need to be 21 to buy marijuana, and there will be a 10% sales tax. The Senate passed the bill overnight, with the House passing it Thursday. The original bill passed Senate in April and a conference committee produced the version that was passed overnight. Once Walz signs the bill - and he said he will - cannabis will be legalized and related misdemeanors will be expunged starting in August. The Minnesota Legislature voted to legalize recreational cannabis Saturday - it now heads to Governor Walz’ desk for a signature.
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