HB 1559 (1998): legalizing the possession and cultivation of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

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HB 1559 (1998)

legalizing the possession and cultivation of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 17–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 5, 1998. On March 19, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 229–86.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Robertson (Ches 18) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Lynch (Ches 19)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P112
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • February 17, 1998: HEARING FEB17 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • February 20, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 17-2;CC)
  • March 5, 1998: REMOVED FROM CONSENT CAL, REQ REP ROBERTSON; HJ21,P1081
  • March 5, 1998: MOVED TO MAR12 CALENDAR WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 12, 1998: MOVED TO MAR19 CALENDAR WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 19, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED RC(229-86); HUJ27,P1317-1319

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 202 (2000): legalizing the possession and cultivation of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

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