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87ABDB7B7CD75BCA8725883700130AE7 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB22-205

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date May 2, 2022      
Location SCR 352



SB22-205 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance
09:28:03 PM  
The committee recessed.
09:29:40 PM  
The committee came back to order.
09:32:01 PM  
Senator Fenberg introduced
Senate Bill 22-205, concerning intoxicating hemp and tetrahydrocannabinol
products. The bill classifies certain industrial hemp products as adult-use
cannabis products, requires the manufacturer of these products be licensed
under the Colorado Marijuana Code, and creates penalties for violations.
 He distributed and explained a strike below amendment L.007 (Attachment
K).
09:32:52 PM  
Alan Lewis, representing
Natural Grocers, testified in opposition to the bill.
09:39:38 PM  
Mark Ferrandino, representing the Department of Revenue, testified in support of the bill.
09:41:33 PM  
Hunter Buffington, representing herself, testified to amend the bill.
09:43:48 PM  
Dr. Grant Orvis, representing himself, testified to amend the bill.
09:43:49 PM  
Written testimony
that was provided to the committee may be found in Attachment L.


09:50:41 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.007
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Kolker
Liston
Woodward
Coleman
Rodriguez
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


09:52:10 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-205, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Kolker Yes
Liston Excused
Woodward Yes
Coleman Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS