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Senate rejects bill to decriminalize small marijuana possessions after extended debate
Summary
House Bill 15 96, proposing to reduce penalties for certain small marijuana possessions, failed on the Senate floor 13–33 after debate about court congestion, enforcement, and public will.
The North Dakota Senate defeated House Bill 15 96, which would have decriminalized certain small noncriminal possession of marijuana, THC or paraphernalia. After a floor amendment adjusting age-related language passed 25–21, senators on the floor rejected final passage 13–33.
Why it mattered: Sponsors argued the measure would reduce court time and free resources for more serious crimes; opponents said the change would contravene the public’s prior vote against legalizing recreational marijuana and could undermine community safety. Law…
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