CACR 19 (2026): relative to the personal possession of cannabis. Providing that adults 21 years of age or older shall have the right to possess a modest amount of cannabis intended for their personal consumption.

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CACR 19 (2026)

relative to the personal possession of cannabis. Providing that adults 21 years of age or older shall have the right to possess a modest amount of cannabis intended for their personal consumption.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 37 people signed in online: 25 in support and 12 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House failed “Special Order to next order of business” on a division vote 115–220, on a motion by Rep. Alissandra Murray.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
  • February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
  • March 11, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • March 11, 2026, House: Special Order to next order of business — yeas 115, nays 220, failed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  • February 11, 2026: Executive Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  • February 11, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2026 (Vote 11-2; RC)
  • February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 11, 2026: Special Order to next order of business (Rep. A. Murray): MF DV 115-220 03/11/2026

Laws It Would Change

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