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HB 347 — Commonwealth's medical cannabis program; SHHR to convene work group to review & make recommendation.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 711 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 01, 2020. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Commonwealth's medical cannabis program; work group to review; report. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to convene a work group to review the Commonwealth's medical cannabis program and issues of critical importance to the medical cannabis industry and patients, including expansion of the medical cannabis program and the medical use of cannabis flowers, and to report its findings and recommendations, including any legislative recommendations, to the Governor, the Attorney General, and the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions and the Senate Committee on Education and Health no later than October 1, 2020.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes in Bill HB 347 include the addition of references to specific legislative sessions, indicating that this bill is part of the broader history of recent Virginia laws. The removal of a line about the "VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER" simplifies the text, making it clearer and easier to understand. These edits help provide context about when the bill was last updated, which can be important for lawmakers and citizens tracking legislative changes.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 711 An Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to convene a work group to review the Commonwealth's medical cannabis program and provide recommendations.
[H 347] Approved April 6, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (4)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0711) View text Current html April 06, 2020
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB347ER) View text html March 04, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB347H1 html February 04, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (HB347) View text html January 01, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 711 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (HB347ER)
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Amendments by Senator McClellan withdrawn
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Read third time
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Passed by for the day
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Passed by for the day
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Rules (14-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (HB347H1)
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Passage (60-Y 35-N)
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Read third time and passed House (60-Y 35-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB347H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20107261D-H1
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Read second time
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Passed by for the day
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Read first time
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Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
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Committee substitute printed 20107261D-H1
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 0-N)
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House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Impact statement from DPB (HB347)
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Assigned HWI sub: Health Professions
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103173D
Sponsors
- Will Davis · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 34 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 60 | 34 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 60 | 34 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 61% | 34% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Edmunds, James E., II | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Levine, Mark H. | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Samirah, Ibraheem S. | — | Yea |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Yea |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 0% | 0% | 29% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Samirah, Ibraheem S. | — | Not Voting |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 347 do?
- Commonwealth's medical cannabis program; work group to review; report. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to convene a work group to review the Commonwealth's medical cannabis program and issues of critical importance to the medical cannabis industry and patients, including expansion of the medical cannabis program and the medical use of cannabis flowers, and to report its findings and recommendations, including any legislative recommendations, to the Governor, the Attorney General, and the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions and the Senate Committee on Education and Health no later than October 1, 2020.
- Who sponsors HB 347?
- HB 347 is sponsored by Will Davis.
- What is the current status of HB 347?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 01, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 347?
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