HB 1598-FN (2022): legalizing the possession and use of cannabis.

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HB 1598-FN (2022)

legalizing the possession and use of cannabis.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0207h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 16, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 235–119. On February 16, 2022 the House failed “Lay HB 1598-FN on Table” on a division vote 114–238, on a motion by Rep. Abbas. The committee's amendment (2022-0207h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2022 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held work sessions on March 18, 2022 and March 21, 2022. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1172h), and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 12–10. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1172h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 31, 2022 the House took up 4 floor amendments. It adopted 2022-1198h (Reps. Umberger and Major), 2022-1230h (Rep. Marsh, 212–89) and 2022-1283h (Rep. Conley), and rejected 2022-1286h (Reps. Adjutant and Abramson, 77–257). On March 31, 2022 the House failed “Lay HB1598 on Table” on a roll call 118–216, on a motion by Rep. Homola. On March 31, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 169–156. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 28, 2022 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

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Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2022, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, SH Reps Hall
  • January 20, 2022, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, SH Reps Hall
  • March 18, 2022, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • March 21, 2022, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • April 20, 2022, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 235, nays 119, passed
  • February 16, 2022, House: Lay HB 1598-FN on Table — yeas 114, nays 238, failed
  • March 31, 2022, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 212, nays 89, passed
  • March 31, 2022, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 77, nays 257, failed
  • March 31, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 118, nays 216, failed
  • March 31, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 169, nays 156, passed
  • April 28, 2022, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 20, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/20/2022 09:30 am SH Reps Hall
  • January 20, 2022: Executive Session: 01/20/2022 09:30 am SH Reps Hall
  • February 8, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0207h (Vote 17-4; RC)
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment : MA DV 235-119 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Lay HB 1598-FN on Table (Rep. Abbas): MF DV 114-238 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Amendment #2022-0207h : AA VV 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Referred to Ways and Means 02/16/2022
  • February 22, 2022: FLAM # 2022-041 7h (Rep. Testerman): AF VV 02/16/2022
  • March 18, 2022: Full Committee Work Session: 03/18/2022 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • March 21, 2022: Full Committee Work Session: 03/21/2022 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • March 23, 2022: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 03/23/2022 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • March 23, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1172h (Vote 12-10; RC)
  • March 23, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
  • March 31, 2022: Amendment #2022-1172h : AA VV 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: FLAM #2022-1198h (Reps. Umberger, Major): AA VV 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: FLAM #2022-1230h (Rep. Marsh): AA DV 212-89 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: FLAM #2022-1283h (Rep. Conley): AA VV 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: FLAM #2022-1286h (Reps. Adjutant, Abramson): AF DV 77-257 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Lay HB1598 on Table (Rep. Homola): MF RC 118-216 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1172h-1198h-1230h-1283h: MA RC 169-156 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Introduced 03/31/2022 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 20, 2022: Hearing: 04/20/2022, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • April 28, 2022: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 04/28/2022
  • April 28, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 04/28/2022

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