Marijuana field test; evidence at trial. (SB110)
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Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Marijuana field test; evidence at trial. Provides that a law-enforcement officer is permitted to testify as to the results of any field test approved by the Department of Forensic Science regarding whether or not any plant material is marijuana in any trial for a misdemeanor offense of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Under current law, such testimony is allowed only in any trial for simple possession of marijuana. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/14/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101968D |
| 12/14/2017 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/15/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (SB110) |
| 01/24/2018 | Continued to 2019 in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 11/30/2018 | Left in Courts of Justice |