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HB 2494 - 2015-16
Concerning penalties for marijuana offenses.
Sponsors: Tarleton, Santos, Gregerson
Companion Bill: SB 6486
Bill History

2016 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 14
First reading, referred to Commerce & Gaming (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (View Original Bill)
Jan 19
Public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Gaming at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 1
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Commerce & Gaming at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
COG - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 4
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 9
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 15
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 73; nays, 24; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 17
First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Mar 10
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

2016 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Mar 10
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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