Minnesota House to cast final vote on legalizing recreational marijuana

The Legislature is on the cusp of sending a marijuana legalization bill to Gov. Tim Walz's desk.

The DFL-controlled House was headed to a final vote to legalize recreational marijuana on Thursday night, with the measure expected to pass. A Senate vote could happen as early as Friday, potentially sending the bill to Walz by this weekend. The governor has pledged to sign it.

"The day has finally arrived. Today is the day that we are going to vote here in the House for the last time to legalize cannabis and bring the change that many Minnesotans have wanted for a very long time," said state Rep. Zack Stephenson, a Coon Rapids Democrat who sponsored the bill.

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