CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf
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BILL SUMMARY For SUNSET REVIEWS: MARIJUANA PROGRAM AND CODES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date Mar 14, 2019
Location Old State Library
Sunset Reviews: Marijuana Program and Codes -
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05:43:44 PM |
The committee reconvened.
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05:56:59 PM |
Brian Tobias, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), described the department's recommendations for the medical marijuana program.
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06:08:06 PM |
Mr. Tobias presented DORA's recommendations on the medical and retail marijuana codes.
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06:35:49 PM |
Mr. Tobias responded to questions from the committee.
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06:35:50 PM |
Senator Court announced that testimony would be taken on both sunset reviews together.
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06:37:24 PM |
Max Montrose, Trichome Institute, gave neutral testimony on both sunset reviews.
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06:45:32 PM |
Martha Montemayor, Cannabis Clinicians Colorado, testified in support of the recommendations.
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06:52:32 PM |
Henny Lasley, Smart Colorado, testified in support of the recommendations.
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06:58:05 PM |
Michael Eymer, Colorado Cannabis Tours, testified on the recommendations.
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07:02:43 PM |
Dean Heizer, LivWell Enlightened Health, testified in support of the recommendations.
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07:05:28 PM |
Kevin Gallagher, Colorado Cannabis Manufacturers Association, testified on the recommendations. Mr. Gallagher distributed a handout describing his organization's positions and priorities (Attachment J).
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07:10:19 PM |
Kjersten Forseth, Colorado AFL-CIO, testified on the recommendations.
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07:12:28 PM |
Shawn Coleman, Drug Policy Alliance, testified on the recommendations.
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07:16:53 PM |
Kristi Kelly, Marijuana Industry Group, testified on the recommendations.
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07:21:52 PM |
Richard Pfeffer, BGood Ventures LLC, testified on the recommendations. Mr. Pfeffer responded to a clarifying question from the committee.
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07:30:56 PM
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Motion |
The Office of Legislative Legal Services will draft a bill to take up the Department of Regulatory Agencies' recommendations on the Medical and Retail Marijuana Codes. |
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Moved |
Gonzales |
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Seconded |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Excused |
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Tate |
Excused |
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Todd |
Yes |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Court |
Yes |
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YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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07:32:12 PM
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Motion |
Add Senator Gonzales and Senator Fenberg as sponsors of the proposed bill. |
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Moved |
Gonzales |
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Seconded |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Excused |
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Tate |
Excused |
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Todd |
Yes |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Court |
Yes |
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YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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07:33:01 PM |
Michael Dohr, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to procedural questions from the committee.
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07:34:50 PM
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Motion |
The Office of Legislative Legal Services will draft a bill to take up the Department of Regulatory Agencies' recommendations for the Medical Marijuana Program. |
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Moved |
Gonzales |
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Seconded |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Excused |
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Tate |
Excused |
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Todd |
Yes |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Court |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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07:34:51 PM |
Senator Gonzales was assigned as the sponsor of the bill regarding the Medical Marijuana Program.
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