Controlled substances; kratom; provisions
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide a definition; to provide for the identification of a standard level of kratom alkoloids and establish recommended dosages; to provide for the prohibition of access to kratom to persons under 18 years of age; to provide for package labeling requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Mar 2019
House Passage
Mar 2019
Senate Passage
Mar 2019
Signed into Law
Apr 2019
Introduced Feb 28, 2019
Signed Apr 26, 2019
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Apr 26, 2019
Signed into law
Act 59
upper
Apr 26, 2019
Signed into law
House Date Signed by Governor
lower
Apr 2, 2019
Introduced
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
upper
Mar 29, 2019
Introduced
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended
lower
Mar 28, 2019
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended
upper
Mar 26, 2019
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
upper
Mar 8, 2019
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Mar 7, 2019
Lower · Passed
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
lower
Mar 7, 2019
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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