HB 1652-FN-A (2010): allowing purchase and use of marijuana by adults, regulating the purchase and use of marijuana, and imposing taxes on the wholesale and retail sale of marijuana.

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HB 1652-FN-A (2010)

allowing purchase and use of marijuana by adults, regulating the purchase and use of marijuana, and imposing taxes on the wholesale and retail sale of marijuana.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 3 RC by a vote of 16–2. On February 3, 2010 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a division vote 272–76. The committee held work sessions on June 22, 2010, August 24, 2010, September 7, 2010, September 22, 2010 and October 13, 2010. The committee met in executive session on October 13, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011”, by a vote of 15 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2010, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 27, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • June 22, 2010, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • August 24, 2010, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 7, 2010, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 22, 2010, 11:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 13, 2010, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 13, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 3, 2010, House: Refer to Interim Study — yeas 272, nays 76, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety <W&M>
  • January 20, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/20/2010 2:00 PM LOB 204
  • January 27, 2010: Executive Session: 1/27/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • January 28, 2010: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 3 RC (vote 16-2)
  • February 3, 2010: Refer to Interim Study: MA DIV 272-76
  • March 17, 2010: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety for Interim Study
  • June 22, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/22/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • August 24, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/24/2010 10:15 AM LOB 204
  • September 7, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/7/2010 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • September 22, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/22/2010 11:15 AM LOB 204
  • October 13, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/13/2010 9:15 AM LOB 204
  • October 13, 2010: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/13/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 13, 2010: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011 (Vote 15-2)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1705-FN-A (2012): allowing purchase and use of marijuana by adults, regulating the purchase and use of marijuana, and imposing taxes on the wholesale and retail sale of marijuana.

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