SB 426-FN (2024): relative to the transportation of marijuana in a motor vehicle or OHRV.
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SB 426-FN (2024)
relative to the transportation of marijuana in a motor vehicle or OHRV.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 159
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1137s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1137s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2024 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 28, 2024 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2024, with 6 people signed in online: 2 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (2024-1838h), offered by Rep. T. Mannion, was rejected on a roll call 126–231 on May 9, 2024. On May 9, 2024 the House failed “Lay SB426 on Table” on a division vote 141–216, on a motion by Rep. T. Mannion. On May 9, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 194–160. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 3, 2024, making it Chapter 159 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2025.
Sponsors
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. Carrie Gendreau (R - SD1)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
- Rep. Deb Hobson (R - Rock 14)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2024, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- April 17, 2024, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- April 24, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 21, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1137s — voice vote, passed
- May 9, 2024, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 126, nays 231, failed
- May 9, 2024, House: Lay SB426 on Table — yeas 141, nays 216, failed
- May 9, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 194, nays 160, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 11, 2024: Hearing: 01/11/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
- March 21, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1137s , 03/21/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 21, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-1137s , AA, VV; 03/21/2024
- March 21, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1137s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/21/2024
- March 28, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 03/28/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- April 17, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/17/2024 11:00 am LOB 202-204
- April 19, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/19/2024 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
- April 24, 2024: Executive Session: 04/24/2024 11:00 am LOB 202-204
- April 24, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/24/2024 (Vote 19-1; CC)
- May 6, 2024: Removed from Consent (Reps. A. Murray, T. Mannion, Granger, Phillips, Yokela, Read, Noble, T. Lekas, Coulon, Costable) 05/06/2024
- May 9, 2024: FLAM #2024-1838h (Rep. T. Mannion): AF RC 126-231 05/09/2024
- May 9, 2024: Lay SB426 on Table (Rep. T. Mannion): MF DV 141-216 05/09/2024
- May 9, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA DV 194-160 05/09/2024
- June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
- June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
- July 3, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 07/03/2024; Chapter 0159; Effective 01/01/2025