SB 505 (2024): relative to the prohibition on the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC.

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SB 505 (2024)

relative to the prohibition on the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 165

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, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it 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 Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2024, with 27 people signed in online: 23 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2024 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2024-1739h), with 21 people signed in online: 5 in support and 16 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–5 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2024-2078h), offered by Rep. Mark McLean, was rejected on a division vote 172–190 on May 23, 2024. A floor amendment (2024-2143h), offered by Rep. Andrew Prout, was rejected on a division vote 87–278 on May 23, 2024. On May 23, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 242–124. 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 165 of the session laws. It took effect on July 3, 2024.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2024, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 17, 2024, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 206-208
  • May 8, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • May 15, 2024, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • March 21, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2024, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 172, nays 190, failed
  • May 23, 2024, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 87, nays 278, failed
  • May 23, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 242, nays 124, 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, 09:00 am
  • March 21, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/21/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 21, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/21/2024
  • March 28, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 03/28/2024 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 17, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/17/2024 01:30 pm LOB 206-208
  • May 8, 2024: Executive Session: 05/08/2024 11:00 am LOB 205-207
  • May 8, 2024: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2024-1739h : 05/08/2024 10:00 am LOB 205-207
  • May 15, 2024: Executive Session: 05/15/2024 01:30 pm LOB 205-207
  • May 15, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/15/2024 (Vote 15-5; RC)
  • May 23, 2024: FLAM #2024-2078h (Rep. McLean): AF DV 172-190 05/23/2024
  • May 23, 2024: FLAM #2024-2143h (Rep. Prout): AF DV 87-278 05/23/2024
  • May 23, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA RC 242-124 05/23/2024
  • 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 0165; Effective 07/03/2024

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