SB 570-FN (2024): establishing a misdemeanor for first-offense controlled drug possession.
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SB 570-FN (2024)
establishing a misdemeanor for first-offense controlled drug possession.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2023-2024
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
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 3–2 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On March 7, 2024 the Senate voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31)
- Rep. Linda Harriott-Gathright (D - Hills 10)
- Rep. Keith Ammon (R - Hills 42)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2024, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 7, 2024, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 16, nays 8, 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, 01:45 pm
- March 7, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/07/2024, Vote 3-2; SC 9A
- March 7, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 16Y-8N, MA ; 03/07/2024