AN ACT DECRIMINALIZING POSSESSION OF FIVE GRAMS OR LESS OF MARIJUANA; CONFORMING THE STATE DEFINITION OF HEMP WITH THE FEDERAL DEFINITION AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN THC AND CANNABIS PRODUCTS; INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR MANUFACTURING AND SELLING MARIJUANA; RAISING THE AGE TO PURCHASE TOBACCO, VAPOR, AND CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS; INCREASING THE EXCISE TAX ON VAPOR PRODUCTS; INCREASING THE UNAUTHORIZED SUBSTANCE EXCISE TAX ON MARIJUANA; EXPANDING ALCOHOL LAW ENFORCEMENT'S (ALE) SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EVIDENCE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL BY ALE; AND MAKING ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT CHANGES TO THE VAPOR PRODUCTS DIRECTORY.
Sponsored By: Jim Burgin (Republican)
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Jim Burgin
Republican • Senate
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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
4/30/2026SenateWithdrawn From Com
4/30/2026SenateRef To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
4/30/2026SenatePassed 1st Reading
4/30/2026SenateFiled
4/29/2026Senate
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