Lindsey Port, DFL-Burnsville) on April 28. The amendments received lengthy debate and were ultimately not adopted.Īfter much debate regarding local control and public safety, HF 100 was passed by a vote of 71-59. Jim Nash (R-Waconia) would have authorized local governments to opt-out by a local referendum. Kristin Robbins (R-Maple Grove) offered an amendment to allow local governments to opt-out by a council vote, and an amendment to strengthen zoning provisions in the bill and authorize local governments to place limits on the number of retail licenses.Īnother amendment offered by Rep. Much of the floor debate surrounded local control and the need to strengthen local zoning authority in the bill. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids) on April 24. The bills, containing several major differences, will be assigned a conference committee to negotiate differences and reach an ultimate agreement to be brought back to each chamber. The Legislature’s proposals to legalize adult-use cannabis made significant headway during the week of April 24, with both the House and Senate bills passing off their respective chamber floors. The adult-use cannabis bill passed off both the House and Senate floors the week of April 24 and will now be assigned a conference committee.
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