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Position on Marijuana Legalization

Governor Walz has been an outspoken proponent of adult-use marijuana legalization and in 2019 he ordered state agencies to begin taking steps to prepare for a change in law. Despite the Governor’s support, legislation to legalize and regulate adult marijuana use has been met with staunch opposition from the Republican-controlled Senate.

Co-sponsored Legislation

H.R.5520 - VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 (2017-2018)

Comments

"I trust Minnesotans to make their own decisions when it comes to the use of adult-use, recreational cannabis. It's time we #LegalizeMN." (Twitter, October 2022)

"It's time to legalize adult-use cannabis and expunge cannabis convictions in Minnesota." 4/20/22

During his election campaign, Gov. Walz endorsed legalizing the adult use marijuana market, pledging to “replace the current failed policy with one that creates tax revenue, grows jobs, builds opportunities for Minnesotans, protects Minnesota kids, and trusts adults to make personal decisions based on their personal freedoms.” (9/7/18) (Link)

In just 1 day, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act has earned strong #bipartisan support, proving research into #MedicalCannabis is not about politics, but serving #veterans. Watch me speak in support of the bill at yesterday's @HouseVetAffairs hearing.
4/18/18

“We have an opportunity in Minnesota to replace the current failed policy with one that creates tax revenue, grows jobs, builds opportunities for Minnesotans, protects Minnesota kids, and trusts adults to make personal decisions based on their personal freedoms.” Walz also mentioned the correlation between the drug war and the racial inequality driven by it. 9/20/17

"This system would include investments in youth education, proper testing of all marijuana products, and a regulatory structure that puts controls on growing, distribution and sales," said Walz. "We have an opportunity in Minnesota to replace the current failed policy with one that creates tax revenue, grows jobs, builds opportunities for Minnesotans, protects Minnesota kids, and trusts adults to make personal decisions based on their personal freedoms."
9/7/17

Votes

Veterans Equal Access Amendment

Yes

McClintock/Polis Amendment

Yes

Rohrabacher/Farr Amendment

Yes

Veterans Equal Access Amendment

Yes

Vote Smart Key Votes

H Amdt 1086: Prohibits States from Penalizing a Bank for Providing Financial Services to Marijuana Businesses

YES