BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
HB 2434: Medical marijuana
Prohibiting assertion of an affirmative defense for use of medical marijuana in certain cases.
Summary
- Prohibits a defendant from asserting an affirmative defense for medical marijuana if: (1) Marijuana is listed as a Schedule I controlled substance under state or federal law; or (2) The marijuana in question was not produced in compliance with all applicable state and federal product safety laws.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 11, 2010
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Larry Haler (R-8)
- Introduced
- January 11, 2010 in the House
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting a defendant from asserting an affirmative defense for medical marijuana if marijuana is listed as a Schedule I controlled substance or the marijuana was not produced in compliance with all applicable state and federal product safety laws;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Larry Haler (R-8)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 2434 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 2434 (2013–14) Higher ed facilities authrty
- HB 2434 (2011–12) Washington investment trust
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