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MN HF3383

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Diane Loeffler

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Minnesota Legislature urges the President and Congress to direct the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Drug Enforcement Agency to expedite research into marijuana's medical uses and benefits.

  • Current research on marijuana's medical benefits is limited to facilities authorized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Drug Enforcement Agency, with approval processes deemed too slow.

  • Multiple states have legalized marijuana for treating various medical conditions, but research remains insufficient despite patients needing science-based information on dosages and drug interactions.

  • Minnesota Secretary of State must send copies of this resolution to the President, Attorney General, Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of National Drug Control Policy, and congressional leadership.

Legislative Description

Federal marijuana medical research; President and Congress memorialized to require the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to expedite serious research into the medical uses and benefits of marijuana.

Last Action

Author added Abeler

5/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules and Legislative Administration5/15/2014

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