SB 17 (2017): relative to treatment for hepatitis C under the law relative to use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

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SB 17 (2017)

relative to treatment for hepatitis C under the law 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: 146

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 19, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 16, 2017 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2017. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–7 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 20, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2017, making it Chapter 146 of the session laws. It took effect on June 16, 2017.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2017, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 21, 2017, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 22, 2017, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • January 19, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: To Be Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 10, 2017: Hearing: 01/10/2017, Room 101, LOB, 01:45 pm
  • January 19, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/19/2017
  • January 19, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/19/2017
  • February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 21, 2017: Public Hearing: 03/21/2017 10:45 AM LOB 205
  • March 22, 2017: Executive Session: 03/22/2017 09:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2017 (Vote 13-7; RC)
  • April 20, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2017
  • April 27, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 04/27/2017)
  • May 4, 2017: Enrolled 05/04/2017
  • June 16, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 06/16/2017; Chapter 0146; Effective 06/16/2017

Laws It Would Change

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