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Medical Marijuana News Update
The Coalition
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MN Senate Passes Medical MarijuanaThe Minnesota State Senate voted on May 1, 2007 to approve medical marijuana legislation. The bill, SF345, passed 33-31. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported earlier on May 1 ("Legislature Poised To OK Marijuana For Medical Use") that "The House may soon follow - the measure survived its fifth committee hearing today on a 20-14 vote and will soon be on its way to a floor vote. Although there are differences between the House and Senate measures, both essentially would set up a state system allowing qualified patients to receive marijuana from special nonprofit organizations to ease their pain and symptoms. Backers believe that marijuana can help those patients in ways traditional drugs cannot." According to the Pioneer Press, "Gov. Tim Pawlenty, like many law enforcement organizations, opposes the measure. He has said he will veto it." The Pioneer Press noted that "To read the House measure, go to www.house.mn and search for hf655."
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