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HB 1563 - 2023-24
Concerning arrest protections for the medical use of cannabis.
Companion Bill: SB 5608
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:58 PM
Current Version:
HB 1563
Current Status:
C 254 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:58 PM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
HB 1563
Current Status:
C 254 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
House:
Senate:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 24
First reading, referred to Regulated Substances & Gaming. (View Original Bill)
Jan 31
Public hearing in the House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming at 4:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 2
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
RSG - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 6
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 2
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 3
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 63; nays, 32; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 7
First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
Mar 20
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 21
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 27
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
LC - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Mar 28
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 10
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 12
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 14
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 18
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 19
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 4
Governor signed.
Chapter 254, 2023 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/23/2023.
Available Documents
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