HB 610-FN (2023): expanding the definition of providers who can certify patients of the therapeutic cannabis program and relative to release of a defendant pending trial and relative to product labeling and information guide requirements for cannabis products and the prohibition of the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC.

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HB 610-FN (2023)

expanding the definition of providers who can certify patients of the therapeutic cannabis program and relative to release of a defendant pending trial and relative to product labeling and information guide requirements for cannabis products and the prohibition of the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 15, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0471h). The committee's amendment (2023-0471h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 1, 2023 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the end of the day, Without Objection”. A floor amendment (2023-2062s), offered by Sen. Soucy, was adopted on a voice vote on June 1, 2023, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2023-2083s), offered by Sen. Sharon Carson, was adopted on a voice vote on June 1, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On June 1, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 1, 2023 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate”. On June 15, 2023 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-2062s and 2023-2083s and Requests CofC” on a division vote 194–175, on a motion by Rep. Wayne MacDonald. On June 15, 2023 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2023 and June 21, 2023 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2023, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203
  • February 15, 2023, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 201-203
  • April 20, 2023, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • June 19, 2023, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 205-207
  • June 21, 2023, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • February 22, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0471h — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2023-2062s and 2023-2083s — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2023, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-2062s and 2023-2083s and Requests CofC — yeas 194, nays 175, passed
  • June 15, 2023, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 9, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/09/2023 01:30 pm LOB 201-203
  • February 15, 2023: Executive Session: 02/15/2023 01:00 pm LOB 201-203
  • February 15, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0471h 02/15/2023 (Vote 02/15/2023; 20-0)
  • February 22, 2023: Amendment #2023-0471h : AA VV 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0471h: MA VV 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Introduced 02/22/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 20, 2023: Hearing: 04/20/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
  • June 1, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 06/01/2023; SC 24A
  • June 1, 2023: Special Order to the end of the day, Without Objection, MA; 06/01/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Sen. Soucy Floor Amendment #2023-2062s , AA, VV; 06/01/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Sen. Carson Floor Amendment #2023-2083s , AA, VV; 06/01/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2023-2062s and 2023-2083s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/01/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate, MA; 06/01/2023
  • June 15, 2023: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-2062s and 2023-2083s and Requests CofC (Rep. W. MacDonald): MA DV 194-175 06/15/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Layon, Roy, Weber, Palmer 06/15/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Sen. Carson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 06/15/2023
  • June 15, 2023: President Appoints: Senators Carson, Bradley, Soucy; 06/15/2023
  • June 19, 2023: Conference Committee Meeting: 06/19/2023 03:00 pm LOB 205-207
  • June 20, 2023: Conferee Change: Rep. Meuse Replaces Rep. Palmer 06/20/2023
  • June 21, 2023: Conference Committee Meeting: 06/21/2023 09:00 am LOB 205-207
  • June 22, 2023: Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off
  • June 27, 2023: Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off

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