Minnesota Senate Leader Says Legal Pot Bill Has ‘Zero Chance’

A recreational marijuana legalization bill passed by the Minnesota House will go no further, according to state Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka.

“The marijuana bill in the Senate is up in smoke. That’s not going to happen,” Gazelka (R) told reporters. “There’s zero chance that’s going to happen in the Senate.”

The Minnesota House on Thursday night voted 72 to 61 to approve legislation (H.F. 600) that for the first time would legalize recreational marijuana in the state. Gazelka’s comments and the calendar — the legislature’s regular session ends Monday — virtually guarantee the legislation won’t be ...