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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2629: Marijuana possession & trans

Concerning the possession and transfer of marijuana, marijuana plants, useable marijuana, marijuana-infused products, and marijuana concentrates.

Summary

  • Legalizes transfers of small quantities of marijuana products between adults provided the transfer does not involve the exchange of money or other valuable consideration.
  • Legalizes the home cultivation of up to six recreational marijuana plants, subject to specified conditions.
  • Legalizes the residential possession of up to 24 ounces of useable marijuana harvested from plants lawfully grown in the residence, subject to specified conditions.
  • Revises and restructures the penalties for criminal offenses related to the possession of marijuana products and marijuana plants.

From the House Bill Analysis 2016 (HB 2629), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brian Blake (D-19)
Introduced
January 18, 2016 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the possession and transfer of marijuana, marijuana plants, useable marijuana, marijuana-infused products, and marijuana concentrates;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brian Blake (D-19)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Cary Condotta R-12Jessyn Farrell D-46

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Commerce & Gaming (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2629 in other sessions

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