SB 380 (2018): relative to the therapeutic use of cannabis.

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SB 380 (2018)

relative to the therapeutic use of cannabis.

  • 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: 219

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0107s). The committee's amendment (2018-0107s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 18, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 22–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1268h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1268h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 26, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2018, making it Chapter 219 of the session laws. It took effect on June 8, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2018, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • March 27, 2018, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • January 18, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0107s — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1268h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 11, 2018: Hearing: 01/11/2018, Room 102, LOB, 01:30 pm
  • January 18, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0107s , 01/18/2018
  • January 18, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0107s , AA, VV; 01/18/2018
  • January 18, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0107s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/18/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 01:15 PM LOB 205
  • April 17, 2018: Executive Session: 04/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1268h for 04/26/2018 (Vote 22-1; CC)
  • April 26, 2018: Amendment #2018-1268h : AA VV 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1268h: MA VV 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/10/2018)
  • June 8, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/08/2018; Chapter 0219; Effective 06/08/2018

Laws It Would Change

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