HB 1295-FN (2024): relative to penalties for criminal violations of the therapeutic use of cannabis.
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HB 1295-FN (2024)
relative to penalties for criminal violations of the therapeutic use of cannabis.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2024, with 8 people signed in online: 6 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2024. On May 15, 2024 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Suzanne Vail (D - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Maria Perez (I - Hills 43)
- Rep. Alissandra Murray (D - Hills 20)
- Rep. Christine Seibert (D - Hills 21)
- Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4)
- Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 12)
- Rep. Heath Howard (D - Straf 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2024, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- February 7, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- April 25, 2024, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- February 22, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 2024, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 7, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/07/2024 10:00 am LOB 202-204
- February 7, 2024: Executive Session: 02/07/2024 10:00 am LOB 202-204
- February 7, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/07/2024 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 21, 2024: Introduced 02/21/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
- February 22, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/22/2024
- April 25, 2024: Hearing: 04/25/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
- May 15, 2024: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/15/2024
- May 16, 2024: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/16/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 380-FN (2025): relative to penalties for criminal violations of the therapeutic use of cannabis.