HB 476-FN (2015): amending the definition of "qualifying medical condition" in the therapeutic cannabis law.

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HB 476-FN (2015)

amending the definition of "qualifying medical condition" in the therapeutic cannabis law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 195

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0308h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0308h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1485s). On May 7, 2015 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 476-FN to 5/14/15, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1485s). The committee's amendment (1485s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2015, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2015-1500s), offered by Sen. Sanborn, was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2015 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1485s and #1500s (Rep Kotowski)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 2015, making it Chapter 195 of the session laws. It took effect on September 4, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2015, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 206-208
  • February 17, 2015: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 21, 2015, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 4, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0308h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1485s and 1500s — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1485s and #1500s (Rep Kotowski) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 5, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/5/2015 2:15 PM LOB 205
  • February 5, 2015: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 2/5/2015 2:15 PM LOB 205
  • February 10, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/10/2015 11:00 AM LOB 206-208
  • February 17, 2015: Executive Session: 2/17/2015 LOB 205
  • February 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0308h for Mar 4 (Vote 10-3; RC); HC18, PG. 359
  • March 4, 2015: Amendment #0308h: AA VV
  • March 4, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0308h: MA VV
  • March 5, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 21, 2015: Hearing: 4/21/15, Room 101, LOB, 1:20 p.m.; SC18
  • April 29, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1485s, 5/7/15; SC20
  • May 7, 2015: Special Order HB 476-FN to 5/14/15, Without Objection, MA
  • May 7, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1485s, 5/14/15; SC21
  • May 14, 2015: Committee Amendment 1485s, AA, VV
  • May 14, 2015: Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment #2015-1500s, AA, VV
  • May 14, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1485s and 1500s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 3, 2015: House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1485s and #1500s (Rep Kotowski): MA VV
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled
  • July 6, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/2015; Chapter 195; Effective 9/4/2015

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1622-FN (2014): permitting qualifying patients and registered caregivers to cultivate cannabis for therapeutic use.

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