SB 233-FN (2017): relative to the legalization and regulation of marijuana and establishing a committee to study the legalization of marijuana.

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SB 233-FN (2017)

relative to the legalization and regulation of marijuana and establishing a committee to study the legalization of marijuana.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 16, 2017 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Woodburn. On March 16, 2017 the Senate voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2017, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 16, 2017, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, failed
  • March 16, 2017, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 19, nays 4, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 21, 2017: Hearing: 02/21/2017, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am
  • March 16, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Sen. Woodburn Moved Laid on Table, MF, VV; 03/16/2017
  • March 16, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 19Y-4N, MA ; 03/16/2017

Laws It Would Change

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