This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1310), authored by Representative Stephenson, seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10.65, subdivision 2. The bill includes the Office of Cannabis Management as a state agency for the purpose of establishing a government-to-government relationship with Tribal governments.

Key points in the bill: - Expands the definition of "agency" to include the Office of Cannabis Management. - Defines consultation as direct and interactive involvement between Minnesota Tribal governments and state agencies regarding policies that have Tribal implications. - Specifies that consultation must be a formal engagement involving agency officials and the governing bodies of Tribal governments. - Defines "matters that have Tribal implications" as policies or actions that substantially impact one or more Minnesota Tribal governments. - Recognizes 11 federally recognized Tribal governments in Minnesota. - Defines "timely and meaningful" to ensure consultations occur early enough for Tribal input to be considered in state decision-making.

Overall, this bill strengthens collaboration between Minnesota’s state government and Tribal nations, particularly in relation to the regulation of cannabis.