House speaker pledges cannabis vote in committee (Newsletter: May 1, 2023)

MN Senate passes legal marijuana; Schumer & key chairman talk SAFE Banking; CO psychedelics bill nears gov’s desk

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The Minnesota Senate passed a marijuana legalization bill—days after a companion measure was approved by the House of Representatives. Lawmakers will now convene in a bicameral conference committee to reconcile differences before final legislation can be sent to Gov. Tim Walz (D).

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) said House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) agreed to hold a committee vote on her bill to federally legalize marijuana in exchange for her support for his debt ceiling plan.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) praised the reintroduction of a marijuana banking bill in a floor speech, but said it is a “moral responsibility” to add in provisions to “undo the terrible damage caused by the

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