Tina Liebling, House District 24B

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Rep. Tina Liebling, House District 24B

Tina Liebling

House District 24B

Long time supporter of cannabis legalization
Co-authored HF1511 (clone of HF600) to legalize the adult use of cannabis in Minnesota
Chief authored bills to legalize the adult use of cannabis in 2017 and 2019
One of the first House Members to publicly support cannabis legalization

In the Press

Rep. Tina Liebling, House District 24B | Press

July 10, 2022

Did Minnesota accidentally legalize weed?

“That doesn’t legalize marijuana?” Republican Sen. Jim Abeler asked after state lawmakers OK’d products with hemp-derived THC.

March 4, 2021

Local CBD business owners weigh in on bill to legalize cannabis

Recreational marijuana is getting a lot of attention in the Minnesota State Capitol, there is a bill to legalize it for adult use in the state.

May 9, 2019

Cannabis bills a case study on amending state constitution

Through Tuesday, 22 amendments to the Minnesota constitution have been proposed in 2019. That’s almost .008 percent of the 2,870 House bills introduced.

December 8, 2018

Marijuana legalization seems headed to Minnesota, but unclear when

Fully legalizing marijuana in Minnesota is looming as a next big political showdown at the Capitol, as a growing number of states are ending bans on recreational cannabis. Gov.-elect Tim...

February 9, 2017

State lawmakers start longshot bid to legalize marijuana - Austin Daily Herald

ST. PAUL — A pair of Minnesota Democrats says it’s time for the state to legalize recreational marijuana use. The state passed a tightly controlled medical marijuana law in 2014. It bans using the plant form, and is only available to residents with a handful of severe conditions. Rep. Jon Applebaum…

February 9, 2017

DFL lawmakers call for legal marijuana in Minnesota

A handful of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota want to legalize marijuana for personal use, bringing an issue popular with progressive voters nationwide to a state where currently the law treats even alcohol with some suspicion.

February 8, 2017

Rochester lawmaker wants to let voters decide whether to legalize marijuana

Eight states, plus the District of Columbia, have legalized cannabis for recreational use.

February 8, 2017

Bills to make marijuana smoking legal enter fray

Amid promised resistance from foes, advocates for legal marijuana launch their push in Minnesota.

Social Media

Rep. Tina Liebling (HD24B) | Social

*or if you’re an adult who wants to use cannabis for personal reasons, even in the privacy if your own home. https://t.co/PNYqKVcKkz

— Tina Liebling (@TinaLiebling) September 1, 2018

In Minn, small amount of #cannabis is already decriminalized, but need to remove prohibition on personal use. Glad to see data showing no increased use among teens. https://t.co/rkrAbqiVQ9

— Tina Liebling (@TinaLiebling) December 17, 2017

Med cannabis in MN is too limited & expensive. Can’t use as substitute if ppl can’t access. https://t.co/i1tDLR7ef1

— Tina Liebling (@TinaLiebling) May 7, 2017

Today I announced #mnleg bill to be introduced soon: const amend to end #cannabis prohibition.

— Tina Liebling (@TinaLiebling) February 9, 2017

Record

Rep. Tina Liebling (HD24B) | Record

Legislative Record

Co-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]
Voted “Yes” on HF600 to legalize cannabis for adult-use in Minnesota
Co-author HF4632 (2020) Cannabis; various provisions modified, use regulated, reports required, and money appropriated.
Chief author HF465 (2019) Cannabis and cannabis-infused product consumption and possession allowed by individuals 21 years of age or older, regulation of cannabis for commercial purposes required, rulemaking and fees authorized, penalties provided, cannabis sales taxed, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Chief author HF2714 (2017) Cannabis and cannabis-infused product consumption and possession allowed for individuals 21 years of age or older, cannabis regulation provided, rulemaking authorized, fees authorized, penalties provided, cannabis sales taxed, and constitutional amendment proposed.