HB 238-FN (2005): relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

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HB 238-FN (2005)

relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2005. The committee held a work session on February 1, 2005. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–5. On February 9, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 252–116.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2005, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RMs205-207,LOB
  • February 1, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, RM205,LOB <Rep C McMahon>

Votes

  • February 9, 2005, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: ITL — yeas 252, nays 116, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Health HS&EA
  • January 19, 2005: Report due Early <cj>
  • January 27, 2005: Hearing Jan 27 9:00 RMs205-207,LOB
  • February 1, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 1 9:30 RM205,LOB <Rep C McMahon>
  • February 2, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Feb 9 (vote 14-5;Reg)
  • February 2, 2005: Min Report OTP
  • February 9, 2005: ITL MA RC(252-116)

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