Relating to marijuana; and prescribing an effective date.
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SB 1544 — Relating to marijuana; and prescribing an effective date.
Last action — Effective date, June 2, 2018.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2018. Enacted.
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Passed 4 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Allows local government to disclose payment distribution amounts made pursuant to agreement to collect taxes imposed on sale of marijuana items. Enables person responsible for marijuana grow site, registry identification cardholder or designated primary caregiver to obtain immature marijuana plants from recreational marijuana producers. Exempts certain processing of marijuana for medical purposes from testing requirements. Clarifies information that application for marijuana grow site registration must include. Limits number of immature marijuana plants that are less than 24 inches in height allowed at marijuana grow sites to number established by Oregon Health Authority by rule. Exempts certain medical marijuana grow sites from tracking requirements. Changes reporting date for Oregon Cannabis Commission. Allows certain marijuana establishments to be located within 1,000 feet of school. Requires industrial hemp item sold by marijuana retailer to carry label identifying whether product is derived from hemp or marijuana. Prohibits anyone other than marijuana retailer from selling marijuana item to consumer. Establishes Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program to assist local governments with costs incurred by local law enforcement agencies in addressing unlawful marijuana cultivation or distribution operations. Sunsets program on January 2, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill Text
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Read SB 1544 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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Effective date, June 2, 2018.
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Chapter 103, 2018 Laws.
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Governor signed.
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Speaker signed.
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President signed.
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Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed.
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Rules suspended. Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass.
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Referred to Ways and Means.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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Second reading.
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Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
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Work Session held.
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Work Session held.
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Returned to Full Committee.
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Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
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Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
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Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Rules.
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Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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Presession Released to the Public.
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on · 11 voted No
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (90)
90 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 90 →"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 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 13% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 10% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alan DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Alan Olsen | — | Nay |
| Arnie Roblan | — | Yea |
| Betsy Johnson | — | Nay |
| Bill Hansell | — | Yea |
| Brian Boquist | — | Yea |
| Chuck Riley | — | Yea |
| Chuck Thomsen | — | Nay |
| Cliff Bentz | — | Yea |
| Dennis Linthicum | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | — | Yea |
| Ginny Burdick | — | Yea |
| Herman Baertschiger Jr. | — | Yea |
| Jackie Winters | — | Yea |
| Jeff Kruse | — | Not Voting |
| Laurie Monnes Anderson | — | Yea |
| Lee Beyer | — | Yea |
| Mark Hass | — | Yea |
| Michael Dembrow | — | Yea |
| Peter Courtney | — | Yea |
| Rod Monroe | — | Yea |
| Sara Gelser | — | Yea |
| Tim Knopp | — | Yea |
| Floyd Prozanski | Democrat | Yea |
| James Manning Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Lew Frederick | Democrat | Yea |
| Rob Wagner | Democrat | Yea |
| Fred Girod | Republican | Yea |
| Kim Thatcher | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 28 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 4% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Arnie Roblan | — | Yea |
| Brian Boquist | — | Yea |
| Ginny Burdick | — | Yea |
| Jackie Winters | — | Yea |
| Lee Beyer | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1544 do?
- Allows local government to disclose payment distribution amounts made pursuant to agreement to collect taxes imposed on sale of marijuana items. Enables person responsible for marijuana grow site, registry identification cardholder or designated primary caregiver to obtain immature marijuana plants from recreational marijuana producers. Exempts certain processing of marijuana for medical purposes from testing requirements. Clarifies information that application for marijuana grow site registration must include. Limits number of immature marijuana plants that are less than 24 inches in height allowed at marijuana grow sites to number established by Oregon Health Authority by rule. Exempts certain medical marijuana grow sites from tracking requirements. Changes reporting date for Oregon Cannabis Commission. Allows certain marijuana establishments to be located within 1,000 feet of school. Requires industrial hemp item sold by marijuana retailer to carry label identifying whether product is derived from hemp or marijuana. Prohibits anyone other than marijuana retailer from selling marijuana item to consumer. Establishes Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program to assist local governments with costs incurred by local law enforcement agencies in addressing unlawful marijuana cultivation or distribution operations. Sunsets program on January 2, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
- What is the current status of SB 1544?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2018. Enacted.
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