Arizona 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 1015 — medical marijuana; pesticide use

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

This bill died with 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of SB 1015, a key change includes the addition of a requirement for certifying physicians to inform female patients about the potential risks of using marijuana during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as the possibility of being reported to child safety authorities. This is an important update because it aims to ensure that patients are fully aware of the implications of marijuana use while pregnant or nursing, promoting the health and safety of both mothers and their children. Additionally, the bill continues to outline that fees associated with dispensaries and laboratories can be supported by private donations, helping to maintain program funding.

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SB1015 - 542R - I Ver     PREFILED    NOV 25 2019 REFERENCE TITLE:
SB1015 - 542R - S Ver       Senate Engrossed         State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session         SENATE BILL 1015       AN ACT   Amending section 36‑2803, Arizona Revised Statutes;
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pesticide use         State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session     SB 1015   Introduced by Senator Borrelli     AN ACT   Amending section 36‑2803, Arizona Revised Statutes;
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The bill amends Arizona's medical marijuana laws by adding new requirements for warnings and testing procedures for dispensaries.

  • 36-2803

    The department shall adopt rules that require each nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary to display in a conspicuous location a sign that warns pregnant women about the potential dangers to fetuses caused by smoking or ingesting marijuana while pregnant or to infants while breastfeeding and the risk of being reported to the department of child safety during pregnancy or at the birth of the child by persons who are required to report.

    New warning sign requirements are added for dispensaries regarding risks associated with marijuana use during pregnancy.

  • 36-2803

    The rules shall include the specific warning language that must be included on the sign.

    Establishes that specific language for the warning sign will be mandated by the rules.

  • 36-2803

    The rules shall also require each certifying physician to attest that the physician has provided information to each qualifying female patient that warns about the potential dangers to fetuses caused by smoking or ingesting marijuana while pregnant or to infants while breastfeeding and the risk of being reported to the department of child safety during pregnancy or at the birth of the child by persons who are required to report.

    Physicians must now confirm they have informed female patients about the risks of marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

  • 36-2803

    Beginning November 1, 2020, before selling or dispensing marijuana or marijuana products to registered qualified patients or registered designated caregivers, nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries shall test marijuana and marijuana products for medical use to determine unsafe levels of microbial contamination, heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, growth regulators and residual solvents and confirm the potency of the marijuana to be dispensed.

    Dispensaries are required to test marijuana for harmful substances and confirm potency before selling.

  • 36-2803

    Beginning November 1, 2020, nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries shall: 1. Provide test results to a registered qualifying patient or designated caregiver immediately on request.

    Dispensaries must provide immediate access to test results for patients and caregivers.

  • 36-2803

    Display in a conspicuous location a sign that notifies patients of their right to receive the certified independent third-party laboratory test results for marijuana and marijuana products for medical use.

    Dispensaries must notify patients of their right to receive test results via a prominent sign.

Action History

  1. FAILED

  2. DP

  3. Senate Second Reading

  4. Senate First Reading

  5. Prefiled.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

failed to pass

Passed 20 Yea · 10 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6000
Democrat 0300
Unaffiliated 14700
Total 201000
% of votes cast 67%33%0%0%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Andrea Dalessandro — Nay
David Bradley — Nay
Eddie Farnsworth — Yea
Frank Pratt — Yea
Heather Carter — Yea
Jamescita Peshlakai — Nay
Juan Mendez — Nay
Karen Fann — Yea
Kate Brophy McGee — Yea
Lisa Otondo — Yea
Martin Quezada — Nay
Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita — Yea
Paul Boyer — Yea
Rebecca Rios — Nay
Rick Gray — Yea
Sean Bowie — Yea
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Tony Navarrete — Nay
Tyler Pace — Yea
Victoria Steele — Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Sylvia Allen Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1015?
SB 1015 is sponsored by Sonny Borrelli.
What is the current status of SB 1015?
This bill died with 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
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