s_blt_2016a_2016-05-04t14:03:16z1 Hearing Summary
Date: 05/04/2016
Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB16-1436
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
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| Refer House Bill 16-1436 to the Committee of the W | PASS |
02:11 PM -- HB 16-1436
Senator Newell introduced House Bill 16-1436, concerning edible marijuana products. The bill requires the Marijuana Enforcement Division in the Department of Revenue to promulgate rules that prohibit the production and sale of edible medical marijuana-infused and retail marijuana products shaped like a human, animal, or fruit.
02:13 PM -- Tyler Henson, Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, spoke about the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:18 PM -- Lewis Koski, Department of Revenue, Marijuana Enforcement Division, spoke in favor of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:28 PM -- Dr. Larry Wolk, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, spoke in favor of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:40 PM -- John Faught, The Kempe Foundation, spoke in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:50 PM
The committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
02:53 PM
Senator Holbert made closing comments.
| BILL: | HB16-1436 | |
| TIME: | 02:55:28 PM | |
| MOVED: | Newell | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 16-1436 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 7-2. | |
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Baumgardner
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Yes
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Heath
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Yes
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Hodge
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Yes
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Jahn
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No
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Neville T.
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No
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Newell
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Yes
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Tate
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Yes
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Woods
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Yes
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Holbert
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Yes
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Final YES: 7 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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