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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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.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- 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 January 25, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 228–89.
Sponsors
- Rep. Calvin Pratt (R - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Timothy Comerford (R - Rock 9)
- Rep. Mark Warden (R - Hills 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2012, 11:00 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
Votes
- March 8, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 228, nays 89, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 25, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/25/2012 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 23, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 10-7; RC)
- February 23, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 8, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 228-89
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- 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.