HB 1446 (2014): relative to synthetic marijuana.
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HB 1446 (2014)
relative to synthetic marijuana.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on January 30, 2014 and March 4, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study unanimously, 18–0. On March 19, 2014 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 10, 2014. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended For Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Marjorie Shepardson (D - Ches 10)
- Rep. Cynthia Chase (D - Ches 8)
- Rep. Aboul Khan (R - Rock 20)
- Rep. Donna Schlachman (D - Rock 18)
- Rep. Jane Johnson (R - Ches 12)
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25)
- Rep. Susan Emerson (R - Ches 11)
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2014, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 210-211
- March 4, 2014, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- March 4, 2014, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- September 10, 2014, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- October 15, 2014, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- March 19, 2014, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- January 30, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/30/2014 2:30 PM LOB 210-211
- March 4, 2014: Continued Public Hearing: 3/4/2014 11:30 AM LOB 205
- March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/4/2014 2:00 PM LOB 205
- March 10, 2014: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 19, 2014: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- September 10, 2014: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/10/2014 10:00 AM LOB 205
- October 15, 2014: Executive Session: 10/15/2014 9:30 AM LOB 205
- October 31, 2014: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended For Future Legislation (Vote 14-0)