Georgia 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 16 — Low THC Oil; definition; provisions relating to conditions eligible for use; change

Last action — Effective Date

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 66% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 and Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of low THC oil and the establishment of the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, definitions, purpose, registration cards, quarterly reports, and waiver forms, respectively, so as to change the definition of low THC oil; to change provisions relating to conditions eligible for use of low THC oil; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Effective Date

  2. Act 229

  3. Senate Date Signed by Governor

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

  5. Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub

  6. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  7. House Third Readers

  8. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  9. House Second Readers

  10. House First Readers

  11. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  12. Senate Third Read

  13. Senate Read Second Time

  14. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  15. Senate Read and Referred

  16. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on · 11 voted No

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (240)

240 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT #3 BY SENATOR FROM THE 9TH TO COMMITTEE SUB

Failed 21 Yea · 32 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 41101
Democrat 9201
Unaffiliated 81900
Total 213202
% of votes cast 38%58%0%4%
How each member voted (55)
Member Party Vote
BLACK, 8TH — Nay
BURKE, 11TH — Nay
BUTLER, 55TH — Yea
DUGAN, 30TH — Yea
FORT, 39TH — Yea
HARPER, 7TH — Nay
HEATH, 31ST — Nay
HENSON, 41ST — Yea
HILL, 4TH — Nay
HILL, 6TH — Nay
JACKSON, 2ND — Yea
JEFFARES, 17TH — Nay
KIRK, 13TH — Nay
LIGON, JR., 3RD — Nay
MCKOON, 29TH — Nay
MILLAR, 40TH — Nay
MULLIS, 53RD — Nay
SEAY, 34TH — Yea
SHAFER, 48TH — Nay
STONE, 23RD — Nay
TATE, 38TH — Yea
THOMPSON, 5TH — Yea
THOMPSON, 14TH — Nay
TIPPINS, 37TH — Nay
UNTERMAN, 45TH — Nay
WILKINSON, 50TH — Nay
WILLIAMS, 27TH — Nay
David Lucas Democrat Nay
Donzella James Democrat Not Voting
Ed Harbison Democrat Yea
Elena Parent Democrat Yea
Emanuel Jones Democrat Nay
Freddie Powell Sims Democrat Yea
Gail Davenport Democrat Yea
Harold Jones II Democrat Yea
Michael 'Doc' Rhett Democrat Yea
Nan Orrock Democrat Yea
Tanya Miller Democrat Yea
Tonya Anderson Democrat Yea
Ben Watson Republican Nay
Bill Cowsert Republican Nay
Blake Tillery Republican Yea
Brandon Beach Republican Nay
Charles Martin Republican Yea
Chuck Hufstetler Republican Nay
Chuck Payne Republican Nay
Frank Ginn Republican Yea
John Albers Republican Nay
John F. Kennedy Republican Nay
Larry Walker, III Republican Nay
Lee Anderson Republican Nay
Marty Harbin Republican Not Voting
Matt Brass Republican Yea
Steve Gooch Republican Nay
Todd Jones Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 16 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 and Code Section 31-2A-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of low THC oil and the establishment of the Low THC Oil Patient Registry, definitions, purpose, registration cards, quarterly reports, and waiver forms, respectively, so as to change the definition of low THC oil; to change provisions relating to conditions eligible for use of low THC oil; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 16?
SB 16 is sponsored by Ben Watson (Republican), Renee Unterman, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Fran Millar, Greg Kirk, Nan Orrock (Democrat), and Butch Miller.
What is the current status of SB 16?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 16?
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