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MN HF1310

Office of Cannabis Management included as an agency for the purpose of having a government-to-government relationship with Tribal governments.


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Introduced
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to state government; including the Office of Cannabis Management as an agency for the purpose of having a government-to-government relationship with Tribal governments; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10.65, subdivision 2.

AI Summary

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to include the Office of Cannabis Management as an agency authorized to engage in government-to-government relationships with Tribal governments. Specifically, the bill adds the Office of Cannabis Management to the existing list of state agencies that can conduct official consultations with Minnesota's federally recognized Indian Tribes. The term "consultation" in this context refers to a proactive, interactive process where state agencies directly involve Tribal governments in policy development on matters that substantially affect Tribal interests. This means the Office of Cannabis Management will now be required to seek input from Tribal governments and meaningfully consider their perspectives when making decisions that could impact Tribal communities. The bill ensures that the Office of Cannabis Management follows the same consultation procedures as other state agencies, which include holding formal meetings with Tribal governing bodies and making good faith efforts to incorporate Tribal feedback into their decision-making processes.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing (08:15:00 3/20/2025 ) (on 03/20/2025)

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