HB 1615 (2012): relative to industrial hemp.
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HB 1615 (2012)
relative to industrial hemp.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 2, 2012 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Jonathan Maltz (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Stella Tremblay (R - Rock 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- April 19, 2012, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101
Votes
- March 7, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2012, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 7, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/7/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 22, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 7 (Vote 15-1; CC)
- March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 28, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 19, 2012: Hearing: 4/19/12, Room 101, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC15
- April 26, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 5/2/12; SC17
- May 2, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV