HB 1663-FN-A-LOCAL (2020): relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.

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HB 1663-FN-A-LOCAL (2020)

relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.

Status: Referred for interim study
Term: 2019-2020
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–7 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 15, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 7 to 4.

Hearings and Sessions

February 12, 2020, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
February 13, 2020, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
September 15, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Votes

February 19, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
February 5, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
February 5, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/05/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
February 12, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/12/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
February 13, 2020: Executive Session: 02/13/2020 11:00 am LOB 204
February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/19/2020 (Vote 11-7; RC)
February 19, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2020
September 15, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/15/2020 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/94238069790 - Executive Session to Follow
September 23, 2020: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 7-4)

Laws It Would Change

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