BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 2401: Marijuana legalization

Legalizing marijuana.

Summary

Legalizes marijuana for adults over the age of 21 years old.
Deletes marijuana off the controlled substance list in the Uniform Controlled Substance Act.
Authorizes marijuana to be sold in liquor stores to adults (similar to alcohol) and to be regulated by the Liquor Control Board.
Subjects the possession and sale of marijuana to all the same rules, regulations, and penalties as those that apply to alcohol and liquor .

From the House Bill Analysis 2010 (HB 2401), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to marijuana;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Mar 15, 2010By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 20, 2010Executive session scheduled, but bill did not receive sufficient votes to be reported out of Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
Jan 11, 2010First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
Dec 7, 2009Prefiled for introduction.

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