Jess Hanson, House District 55A

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Rep. Jess Hanson, House District 55A

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Jess Hanson

House District 55A

Long time supporter of cannabis legalization
Chief author HF1511 (clone of HF600) to legalize the adult use of cannabis in Minnesota
Former Executive Director for the Minnesota Campaign for Full Legalization

In the Press

Rep. Jess Hanson | House District 55A

December 16, 2021

Rep. Hanson still trying to get marijuana legalization to the finish line

State Rep. Jess Hanson scored a big win in her first term. The DFLer from Burnsville co-sponsored an historic bill fully legalizing adult marijuana use, which the Minnesota House passed

May 14, 2021

Marijuana bill clears Minnesota House in historic vote

Puffing on pot would be legal in Minnesota under a bill passed by the House last night. The legislation was ap...

June 2, 2021

Legal marijuana a mission for Hanson

Activist-turned-legislator confident its time will come
State Rep. Jess Hanson says grassroots advocacy for marijuana legalization was her entrée into politics.

February 4, 2021

‘The tide is shifting’: Savage lawmaker calls for marijuana legalization

Democratic state lawmakers renewed efforts to legalize marijuana this week with the introduction of a bill aimed at creating a safe, regulated marketplace and addressing racial injustices found in the

September 42, 2020

Q&A with House District 56A candidate Jessica Hanson

Executive Director at the MN Campaign for Full Legalization prior to deciding to run for office.

Social Media

Rep. Jess Hanson (55A) | Social

I sat down with @kenmartin73 and @BriInMN to talk about cannabis legalization on 4/20 🌳

We talked about why #ProhibitionIsTheProblem, support from all over MN, who is in the way of our progress and why.

Lets #legalizeit and listen to the vast majority of Minnesotans ✅#mnleg https://t.co/SVuQ1d9ukJ

— Jess Hanson for House (@JessHansonMN) April 28, 2022

We heard countless Minnesotans ask us to create a safe, regulated cannabis market.

Myself and DFL members authored HF600 to legalize, expunge, and regulate cannabis here in MN.

Then it passed the house on a bi-partisan vote‼️

Call your state senators! ☎️#LegalizeIt #mnleg https://t.co/ZL6Jnoirto

— Jess Hanson for House (@JessHansonMN) March 4, 2022

Thanks to @RepAngieCraig for sponsoring the MORE act in congress to federally legalize cannabis.

We know that Minnesotans want to #LegalizeIt. It’s way past time!#mnleg https://t.co/SkbwPFDqWu

— Jess Hanson for House (@JessHansonMN) February 8, 2022

We worked hard this year to pass adult-use cannabis legalization on a bi-partisan basis in the State House.

Legalization is what the majority of Minnesotans want, and I will continue to advocate for cannabis legalization in St Paul next year. #LegalizeIt #PoliticsOfCare

— Jess Hanson for House (@JessHansonMN) December 20, 2021

Record

Rep. Jess Hanson (55A) | Record

Legislative Record

Chief Author: HF1511 (2021-2022) Cannabis Management Board established; advisory councils established; cannabis use and sales report required; adult cannabis use and possession legalized and limited; cannabis business licensing, inspection, and regulation provided; cannabis and product testing and labelling required; criminal penalties amended; various policies modified; and money appropriated. [Note: HF1511 is a clone of HF600]
Co-Author: HF600 (2021-2022) Cannabis Management Board established; advisory councils established; cannabis use and sales report required; adult cannabis use and possession legalized and limited; cannabis business licensing, inspection, and regulation provided; cannabis and product testing and labelling required; criminal penalties amended; various policies modified; and money appropriated.
Voted “Yes” on HF600 to legalize cannabis for adult-use in Minnesota