SB 299-FN (2022): relative to the penalty for escape and relative to home cultivation of cannabis plants and the possession of certain cannabis-infused products.

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SB 299-FN (2022)

relative to the penalty for escape and relative to home cultivation of cannabis plants and the possession of certain cannabis-infused products.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0666s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0666s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–4 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (1907h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2022, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 8, 2022, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • April 8, 2022, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0666s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1907h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Nonconcur — yeas 15, nays 9, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 12, 2022: Hearing: 01/12/2022, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0666s , 02/16/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0666s , AA, VV; 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0666s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/16/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 8, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/08/2022 01:45 pm LOB 202-204
  • April 8, 2022: Executive Session: 04/08/2022 01:45 pm LOB 202-204
  • April 19, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 14-4; RC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1907h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1907h: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, RC 15Y-9N, MA; 05/12/2022

Laws It Would Change

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  • HB 1648-FN (2020): relative to the home cultivation of cannabis plants and the possession of certain cannabis-infused products.
  • HB 344-FN (2024): relative to the home cultivation of cannabis plants and the possession of certain cannabis-infused products.
  • HB 629-FN (2022): relative to the home cultivation of cannabis plants and the possession of certain cannabis-infused products.
  • HB 1348-FN (2022): relative to the legalization of a certain amount of cannabis.

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