BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
SB 5719: Hemp production
Concerning hemp production.
Summary
- Requires the department of agriculture to develop: (1) An agricultural commodity program to replace the industrial hemp research pilot program; (2) A proposal outlining the state's plan for regulating hemp production in accordance with this act and the agricultural improvement act; and (3) A post harvest test protocol for testing hemp that includes testing of whole plant samples.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 29, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Bob Hasegawa (D-11)
- Introduced
- January 29, 2019 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Companion bill
- HB 1401
- Budget
- Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to hemp production;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Bob Hasegawa (D-11)
2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
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 Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
SB 5719 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5719 (2021–22) Dual credit costs
- SB 5719 (2017–18) Labor and industries ombuds
- SB 5719 (2015–16) Campus sexual violence
- SB 5719 (2013–14) Stand-alone dental coverage
- SB 5719 (2011–12) Students with disabilities
- SB 5719 (2009–10) Kit vehicle requirements