HB 721-FN (2001): relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

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HB 721-FN (2001)

relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on March 5, 2001 and March 9, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–5. On March 22, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 223–101.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2001, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB
  • March 9, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB

Votes

  • March 22, 2001, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 223, nays 101, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA; HJ20, p285
  • February 20, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2001 due Early <cj>
  • March 5, 2001: Hearing Mar 5 11:15 RM205,LOB
  • March 9, 2001: Continued Hearing Mar 9 1:00 RM205,LOB
  • March 14, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Mar 22 (vote 13-5;Reg)
  • March 22, 2001: ITL Report Adopted RC(223-101); HJ26, p526-529

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