HB 605-FN (2021): relative to the therapeutic cannabis program.

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HB 605-FN (2021)

relative to the therapeutic cannabis program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Public and Mental Health
  • Chapter law: 193

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0646h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0645h), by a vote of 17–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0646h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 8, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1234s). The committee's amendment (2021-1234s) was rejected on a roll call 10–13 on May 6, 2021. On May 6, 2021 the Senate voted to lay it on the table, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On May 20, 2021 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sherman. A floor amendment (2021-1603s), offered by Sen. Sherman, was adopted on a voice vote on May 20, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On May 20, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2021 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1603s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Mark Pearson. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2021-2052e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on August 10, 2021, making it Chapter 193 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 23, 2021, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 2, 2021, 12:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 21, 2021, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services

Votes

  • April 8, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0646h — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2021, Senate: Committee Amendment 1234s — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
  • May 6, 2021, Senate: Lay on Table — yeas 18, nays 5, passed
  • May 20, 2021, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1603s — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • June 10, 2021, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1603s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 23, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/23/2021 01:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95885653389 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 2, 2021: Executive Session: 03/02/2021 12:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following links: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99282187833
  • March 16, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0646h (Vote 17-3; RC)
  • March 16, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0645h
  • April 8, 2021: Amendment #2021-0646h : AA VV 04/08/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0646h: MA VV 04/08/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Introduced 04/08/2021 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 15, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/21/2021, 09:00 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • May 6, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1234s , 05/06/2021
  • May 6, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1234s , RC 10Y-13N, AF; 05/06/2021
  • May 6, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, RC 18Y-5N, MA; 05/06/2021
  • May 6, 2021: Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/06/2021
  • May 20, 2021: Sen. Sherman Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 05/20/2021
  • May 20, 2021: Sen. Sherman Floor Amendment #2021-1603s , AA, VV; 05/20/2021
  • May 20, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1603s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 05/20/2021
  • May 27, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/27/2021; SC 25A
  • May 27, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 17Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/27/2021
  • June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1603s (Rep. M. Pearson): MA VV 06/10/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-2052e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-2052e : AA VV (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • August 10, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/10/2021; Chapter 193; I. Sec. 2 & 9 Eff: as provided in Sec. 10 II. Sec. 7/8/11/12 Eff: as provided in Sec. 13 III. Rem. Eff: 10/09/2021

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1150 (2020): permitting qualified patients visiting from out-of-state to access New Hampshire therapeutic cannabis dispensaries.

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