HB 237-FN-A (2022): relative to the legalization and regulation of cannabis and making appropriations therefor.

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HB 237-FN-A (2022)

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

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 28, 2021 and October 5, 2021. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 5, 2022 the House rejected a motion to study it after the session ends on a division vote 158–171. On January 5, 2022 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 163–170. On January 5, 2022 the House voted to lay it on the table on a division vote 300–32, on a motion by Rep. Abbas.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2021, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • September 28, 2021, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 201-203
  • October 5, 2021, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 201-203
  • October 20, 2021, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 201-203

Votes

  • January 5, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 158, nays 171, failed
  • January 5, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 163, nays 170, failed
  • January 5, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 300, nays 32, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 27, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/27/2021 11:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/91386255102 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 18, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • September 28, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/28/2021 01:00 pm LOB 201-203
  • October 5, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 10/05/2021 11:00 am LOB 201-203
  • October 20, 2021: Executive Session: 10/20/2021 11:00 am LOB 201-203
  • October 20, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study HB237-FN-A 10/20/2021 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • November 16, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • January 5, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MF DV 158-171 01/05/2022
  • January 5, 2022: Ought to Pass: MF RC 163-170 01/05/2022
  • January 5, 2022: Lay on Table (Rep. Abbas): MA DV 300-32 01/05/2022

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