Oregon 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 1561 — Relating to cannabis; prescribing an effective date.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

<i>Directs State Department of Agriculture to develop Oregon Hemp Plan for establishment of Oregon Hemp Program for commercial production and sale of hemp. Changes term "industrial hemp" to "hemp." Becomes operative on date on which United States Department of Agriculture approves Oregon Hemp Plan.</i>] <b>Directs State Department of Agriculture to administer Oregon Hemp State Program for production, processing and sale of hemp. Changes term "industrial hemp" to "hemp." Requires department to conduct criminal records check of applicants for licensure to grow hemp. Allows department to identify and require by rule licensure for other activities related to hemp.</b> Merges determinations of guilt for certain offenses related to marijuana into single conviction. Removes from commercial marijuana offense possession of certain items. Directs Oregon Cannabis Commission to <i>determine framework for future governance</i>] <b>work collaboratively with Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Liquor Control Commission in administration</b> of Oregon Medical Marijuana Program <b>and report biennially on long-term strategic planning to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to health and judiciary</b>. Specifies health care providers who may recommend medical use of marijuana to registry identification cardholder. <i>Directs Oregon Liquor Control Commission to establish by rule process to register medical marijuana grow sites. Defines "medical marijuana grow sites." Allows medical marijuana grow sites to apply for registration not later than September 1, 2020. Establishes plant production limits for medical marijuana grow sites registered by commission. Becomes operative June 1, 2020.</i>] <i>Declares emergency, effective on passage.</i>] <b>Directs Oregon Liquor Control Commission to assess financial impact of cannabis tracking system and report findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to economic development and marijuana not later than December 31, 2020. Sunsets assessment on January 2, 2021.</b> <b>Directs Oregon Liquor Control Commission to adopt rules to develop compliance education programs for cannabis entities regulated by commission.</b> <b>Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

  3. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Work Session held.

  6. Public Hearing held.

  7. Referred to Judiciary.

  8. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  9. Presession Released to the Public.

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (88)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1561 do?
<i>Directs State Department of Agriculture to develop Oregon Hemp Plan for establishment of Oregon Hemp Program for commercial production and sale of hemp. Changes term "industrial hemp" to "hemp." Becomes operative on date on which United States Department of Agriculture approves Oregon Hemp Plan.</i>] <b>Directs State Department of Agriculture to administer Oregon Hemp State Program for production, processing and sale of hemp. Changes term "industrial hemp" to "hemp." Requires department to conduct criminal records check of applicants for licensure to grow hemp. Allows department to identify and require by rule licensure for other activities related to hemp.</b> Merges determinations of guilt for certain offenses related to marijuana into single conviction. Removes from commercial marijuana offense possession of certain items. Directs Oregon Cannabis Commission to <i>determine framework for future governance</i>] <b>work collaboratively with Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Liquor Control Commission in administration</b> of Oregon Medical Marijuana Program <b>and report biennially on long-term strategic planning to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to health and judiciary</b>. Specifies health care providers who may recommend medical use of marijuana to registry identification cardholder. <i>Directs Oregon Liquor Control Commission to establish by rule process to register medical marijuana grow sites. Defines "medical marijuana grow sites." Allows medical marijuana grow sites to apply for registration not later than September 1, 2020. Establishes plant production limits for medical marijuana grow sites registered by commission. Becomes operative June 1, 2020.</i>] <i>Declares emergency, effective on passage.</i>] <b>Directs Oregon Liquor Control Commission to assess financial impact of cannabis tracking system and report findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to economic development and marijuana not later than December 31, 2020. Sunsets assessment on January 2, 2021.</b> <b>Directs Oregon Liquor Control Commission to adopt rules to develop compliance education programs for cannabis entities regulated by commission.</b> <b>Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>
Who sponsors SB 1561?
SB 1561 is sponsored by Ken Helm (Democrat) and Floyd Prozanski (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1561?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 1561?
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