SB 1039: Medical marijuana license; modifying grounds for certain denials; notice; fees. Effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 7 edits

MODERATE

The bill was revised from a House version to a Senate version, significantly simplifying the text and removing detailed patient license provisions that were present in the House draft. The Senate version focuses primarily on establishing new medical marijuana business license categories and fee structures for commercial growers, while eliminating most of the patient license details and short-term license provisions that were in the House version.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed from covering both patient and business licenses to focusing primarily on business license categories and fees. Patient license details, short-term licenses, and temporary out-of-state licenses were removed from the text.

SCOPE

Removed detailed provisions for medical marijuana patient licenses, including possession limits, consumption rules, and patient application requirements that were present in the House version.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the bill title and description to focus on medical marijuana business licenses rather than both patient and business licenses.

Added five specific medical marijuana business license categories: commercial grower, processor, dispensary, transporter, and testing laboratory.

Removed provisions for short-term and temporary medical marijuana patient licenses that allowed for 60-day and 30-day licenses respectively.

FISCAL

Established a tiered fee structure for medical marijuana commercial grower licenses based on canopy size, ranging from $2,500 to $50,000 plus additional fees for larger operations.

DEFINITION

Added a definition for 'canopy' as the total surface area within a cultivation area dedicated to flowering marijuana plants.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed detailed eligibility requirements for patient licenses, including residency verification methods and application submission procedures.

SB1039 (3-25-25) (HALL) FA2.PDF → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from a Senate chamber version to a House of Representatives floor version, with the Senate amendment motion removed and replaced by the full committee substitute text. The substantive policy content regarding medical marijuana licensing, possession limits, and application procedures remains unchanged from the original Senate version.

Scope change

The document format changed from Senate chamber disposition to House floor version, but the underlying legislative content and scope of the medical marijuana bill remain the same.

TECHNICAL

Senate chamber header and amendment motion text were removed

House floor version header and page numbering were added

Committee amendment notation changed from 'Floor Amendment' to 'Committee Substitute'

SB1039 (3-18-25) (ALVORD) FS FA1.PDF → SB1039 (3-25-25) (HALL) FA2.PDF · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was converted from a floor substitute version to a committee amendment disposition document. The substantive policy content regarding medical marijuana licensing, possession limits, and application procedures remains unchanged; the document now reflects the bill's status as a floor amendment rather than the original floor substitute version.

TECHNICAL

Removed original floor substitute header and page numbering indicating the bill was a floor substitute by Senator Alvord

Added disposition header showing the bill is now a floor amendment with committee amendment notation

Removed page 1-4 content showing the actual bill text amendments

Added amendment submission details showing Senator Hall submitted the amendment on 3/25/2025

Senate Conference Committee Substitute → SB1039 (3-18-25) (ALVORD) FS FA1.PDF · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a Conference Committee Substitute to a Floor Substitute, indicating it is now ready for floor consideration. Key substantive changes include updating statutory references to reflect new amendments, clarifying that the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority shall review and process applications within 14 business days, and adding provisions that applications resubmitted with non-clerical errors or omissions will be denied. The bill also modifies grounds for denial and updates fee structures and license validity periods.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on medical marijuana licensing, but the procedural requirements for application review and denial have been modified to include specific timelines and stricter criteria for resubmitted applications.

TECHNICAL

Changed document type from Conference Committee Substitute to Floor Substitute, indicating legislative process progression.

Updated statutory references to reflect amendments from Chapter 182, O.S.L. 2024.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement that the Authority must review and respond to applications within 14 business days.

New provision stating that resubmitted applications with non-clerical errors or omissions will be denied.

Modified grounds for denial to include improper application completion, unpaid fees, and failure to meet statutory criteria.

House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill → Senate Conference Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended from a House Committee Substitute to a Senate Conference Committee Substitute, primarily changing the title from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Conference Committee Substitute' and updating the description of the bill's purpose. The substantive content of the medical marijuana provisions remains largely unchanged, with minor formatting adjustments to the page numbering and section headers.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document title from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Conference Committee Substitute' to reflect the legislative process stage.

Updated the bill description to reference 'Enrolled Senate Bill No. 774' instead of 'Chapter 182, O.S.L. 2024' for the amendment authority.

Adjusted page numbering references from 'Req. No. 13588' to 'Req. No. 2160' throughout the document.

Reformatted section headers and spacing for consistency between the House and Senate versions.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was substantially rewritten by the House Committee, replacing the original Proposed Policy Committee Substitute with a new Committee Substitute version. The substantive policy content regarding medical marijuana licensing appears largely unchanged, though the document formatting, page numbers, and committee attribution were updated to reflect House Committee processing.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on amending Oklahoma's medical marijuana licensing provisions under 63 O.S. 2021, Section 420, with no apparent changes to the core policy or applicability.

TECHNICAL

Document title and committee attribution changed from 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute for Engrossed Senate Bill No. 1039' by Alvord of the Senate and Cantrell of the House.

Page reference numbers updated from 13428 to 13588 throughout the document.

New text inserted regarding license issuance procedures, stating approved applicants receive a license as proof of status and applications may only be rejected/denied based on specific criteria like not meeting stated requirements or improper application completion.

Minor formatting adjustments to section headers and legislative session information to conform to House Committee amendment standards.

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to update statutory references, modify the grounds for denying medical marijuana applications, change fee notification requirements, adjust time limits for fee remittance, and add mandatory denial provisions for non-payment. The amendment also updates references to related legislation and clarifies the authority's responsibilities.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on medical marijuana licensing, but the amendment modifies specific administrative requirements and statutory citations that affect how applications are processed and denied.

REQUIREMENT

Updated statutory references from Enrolled Senate Bill No. 774 to Section 1, Chapter 182, O.S.L. 2024 in the amendment language.

Changed the bill's purpose description to include modifying grounds for denying applications, requiring notification of additional licensing fees, providing time limitations for fee remittance, and mandating application denial for failing to remit fees.

Modified the amendment language to specify that the Authority shall notify applicants for additional licensing fees and establish time limitations for remitting license and application fees.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title to conform to the amendments and changed the header from 'An Act' to 'SB1039 POLPCS1' with committee amendment markings.

ENFORCEMENT

Added mandatory application denial provisions for applicants who fail to remit required fees.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 5 edits · Jun 11, 2025

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from an Engrossed version to an Enrolled final version, incorporating substantive amendments that update statutory references to reflect prior legislative changes, clarify the authority's review timeline for applications, add provisions for license verification through unique identification numbers, and include privacy protections for patient records. The core medical marijuana possession limits and licensing structure remain largely unchanged from the Engrossed version.

Scope change

The bill's scope was refined to reference the correct prior legislation (Enrolled Senate Bill No. 774) rather than a chapter number, and new provisions were added regarding license verification methods and record privacy protections.

TECHNICAL

Updated statutory references to reflect that Section 420 was last amended by Enrolled Senate Bill No. 774 instead of Chapter 182, O.S.L. 2024

REQUIREMENT

Added new Section I requiring the Authority to provide an easy method to validate license authenticity through a unique twelve-character ID number and PDF417 barcode

Added new Section J requiring the Authority to seal all medical marijuana patient and caregiver records to protect applicant privacy

Modified application review timeline language to clarify that applications may only be rejected or denied based on failure to meet stated criteria or improper completion

TIMELINE

Removed detailed provisions about short-term and temporary license fees and renewal procedures that were present in the Engrossed version but not carried forward to the Enrolled version

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 2 edits · May 28, 2025

MINOR

The bill was renumbered and reorganized from an 'Engrossed House Amendment' to an 'Engrossed Senate Bill', indicating it has moved through the legislative process. The substantive content of the medical marijuana licensing provisions remains largely unchanged, with the text being reformatted rather than altered in meaning.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on medical marijuana patient and business licensing regulations in Oklahoma, with no substantive changes to applicability.

TECHNICAL

Document renumbering and formatting changes from House amendment version to Senate bill version

Page number and section header reorganization without substantive policy changes

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 6 edits · May 28, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to significantly expand its scope from only business licenses to include patient licenses, update fee structures for growers, and add provisions for short-term and temporary patient licenses. The amendment also clarifies possession limits for patients and establishes specific grounds for denying applications.

Scope change

Expanded from solely medical marijuana business licensing to include patient licensing, short-term licenses, and temporary out-of-state licenses.

SCOPE

Added comprehensive patient license provisions including possession limits, application fees, and renewal processes.

ELIGIBILITY

Created new categories for short-term (60-day) and temporary (30-day) patient licenses for residents with limited physician recommendations or out-of-state residents.

FISCAL

Updated medical marijuana commercial grower license fees to be based on canopy size with specific tiers ranging from $2,500 to $50,000 plus additional fees for larger operations.

REQUIREMENT

Established specific possession limits for patients including 3 ounces on person, 6 mature plants, and various limits for edibles and concentrates.

ENFORCEMENT

Added misdemeanor penalties and citation procedures for unlicensed medical marijuana possession up to 1.5 ounces.

TIMELINE

Set specific timelines for Authority actions including 60-day application acceptance, 30-day website availability, and 14-day application review periods.

Medical marijuana license; modifying grounds for certain denials; notice; fees. Effective date.

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