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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5615: Marijuana possession

Reclassifying possession of forty grams or less of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a class 2 civil infraction.

Summary

  • Those persons who are under 18 and are found guilty of possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana are guilty of a misdemeanor. All other persons found guilty of possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana commit a class 2 civil infraction and must pay a $100 penalty.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5615), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 19, 2009
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
January 27, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
HB 1177
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to reclassifying possession of forty grams or less of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a class 2 civil infraction;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Adam Kline D-37Joe McDermott D-34Ed Murray D-43

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. Senate Rules "X" file.
  3. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  4. Revert to Rules White Sheet.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. Senate Rules "X" file.
  7. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  8. Minority; do not pass.
  9. JUD - Majority; do pass.
  10. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5615 in other sessions

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