HB 160 (2017): relative to use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

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HB 160 (2017)

relative to use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 158

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 9–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2017-0681h), offered by Rep. James MacKay, was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 302–46. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1378s). The committee's amendment (2017-1378s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2017 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On April 20, 2017 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On April 20, 2017 the Senate adopted “refer HB 160 back to Health and Human Services” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1631s). The committee's amendment (2017-1631s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 1, 2017 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1631s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Kotowski. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2017, making it Chapter 158 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2017, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, Representatives Hall
  • February 22, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 11, 2017, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 302, nays 46, passed
  • April 20, 2017, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, Senate: refer HB 160 back to Health and Human Services — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1631s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1631s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 25, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/25/2017 10:15 AM Representatives Hall
  • February 22, 2017: Executive Session: 02/22/2017 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 28, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 8, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/08/2017 (Vote 9-8; RC)
  • March 8, 2017: FLAM #2017-0681h (Rep. J. MacKay): AA VV 03/08/2017
  • March 8, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0681h: MA RC 302-46 03/08/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 11, 2017: Hearing: 04/11/2017, Room 101, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1378s , 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-1378s , AA, VV; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Pending Motion, Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1378s ; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to refer HB 160 back to Health and Human Services, MA, VV; 04/20/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1631s , 05/11/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-1631s , AA, VV; 05/11/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1631s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/11/2017
  • June 1, 2017: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1631s (Rep. Kotowski): MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/08/2017)
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled 06/08/2017
  • June 28, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/28/2017; Chapter 158; eff. 08/27/17

Laws It Would Change

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