HB 1356 (2020): repealing the therapeutic use of cannabis advisory council.
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HB 1356 (2020)
repealing the therapeutic use of cannabis advisory council.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2020. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dennis Acton (R - Rock 10) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2020, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 104
- February 13, 2020, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- January 29, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/29/2020 10:30 am LOB 205
- February 12, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/12/2020 10:00 am LOB 104
- February 13, 2020: Executive Session: 02/13/2020 11:00 am LOB 205
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/11/2020
- June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
- September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020