SB 26 (2017): relative to the definition of "facility caregivers" under the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes law.

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SB 26 (2017)

relative to the definition of "facility caregivers" under the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes law.

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: 47

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 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 2017, making it Chapter 47 of the session laws. It took effect on July 11, 2017.

Hearings and Sessions

January 10, 2017, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
March 21, 2017, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 305-307
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, 02:00 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 01:15 PM LOB 305-307
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 19-1; CC)
April 20, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2017
April 20, 2017: Enrolled 04/20/2017
April 27, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 04/27/2017)
May 12, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 05/12/2017; Chapter 0047; Effective 07/11/2017

Laws It Would Change

RSA 126-X:1