SB 384 (2018): relative to written certification under the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes law.

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SB 384 (2018)

relative to written certification 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: 360

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. On January 18, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it 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 March 27, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 19, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2018, making it Chapter 360 of the session laws. It took effect on August 31, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2018, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 102
  • March 27, 2018: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 27, 2018, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • January 18, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — 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, 01:45 pm
  • January 18, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/18/2018
  • January 18, 2018: Ought to Pass : 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 02:15 PM LOB 205
  • March 27, 2018: Executive Session: 03/27/2018 LOB 205
  • April 5, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/05/2018 (Vote 15-1; CC)
  • April 5, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/05/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/12/2018)
  • April 19, 2018: Enrolled 04/19/2018
  • July 2, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2018; Chapter 0360; Effective 08/31/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 88-FN (2019): relative to registry identification cards under the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes law.
  • SB 88-FN (2019): relative to registry identification cards under the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes law.

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