Medical marijuana bill advances in the House
Medical marijuana legislation passed a House health committee today (Feb. 18) on a 9 to 6 vote.
Representatives Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, Tom Emmer, R-Delano, and Tara Mack, R-Apple Valley, voted against the bill.
Rep. Paul Gardner, DFL-Shoreview, voted for it.
A handful of lawmakers on the Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight Committee were not present for the vote.