An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
This bill makes various adjustments to Vermont's cannabis regulations to improve how the program operates and serves patients. It clarifies rules for medical cannabis access by adding ulcerative colitis to qualifying conditions, extending renewal periods for chronic pain patients to three years, and allowing retailers to apply for medical endorsements. The legislation also permits outdoor cultivators to use existing farm buildings for drying and storage without meeting full commercial building codes, and directs the Cannabis Control Board to study the program's effectiveness and make recommendations on tax fund allocations. Additionally, it gives municipalities the ability to designate specific areas for outdoor cannabis cultivation and requires the Board to report on outdoor cultivation licensing by December 2024.
Bill status
signed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
House Failed
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Jan 3, 2024
Signed May 10, 2024
Floor votes · House May 10, 2024
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
48
Key actions
9
Committee
11
Amendments
15
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Delivered to the Governor on June 4, 2024
lower
May 10, 2024
Introduced
House message: House concurred in Senate proposal of amendment
upper
May 10, 2024
Introduced
Senate proposal of amendment concurred in
lower
May 10, 2024
Introduced
Rep. Donahue of Northfield moved to concur in the Senate proposal of amendment with a further amendment thereto
lower
May 10, 2024
Introduced
Senate Message: Passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
lower
May 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
upper
May 10, 2024
Introduced
Read 3rd time & passed in concurrence with proposal of amendment
upper
May 10, 2024
Introduced
Pending third reading, Senator Harrison proposal of amendment, agreed to
upper
May 9, 2024
Introduced
Proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs agreed to
upper
May 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably by Senator Westman for Committee on Appropriations
upper
May 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably by Senator Ram Hinsdale for Committee on Finance
upper
May 9, 2024
Introduced
Read 2nd time, reported favorably with proposal of amendment by Senator Harrison for Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
upper
May 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Senate Rule 31
upper
May 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Finance
upper
May 9, 2024
Introduced
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
upper
May 7, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Finance per Senate Rule 31
upper
May 7, 2024
Introduced
Favorable report with proposal of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
upper
Apr 2, 2024
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
upper
Mar 26, 2024
Lower · Passed
Report of Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs agreed to
lower
Mar 26, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rep. Scheu of Middlebury recommended for the Committee on Appropriations
lower
Mar 26, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rep. Anthony of Barre City recommended for the Committee on Ways and Means
lower
Mar 26, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rep. Birong of Vergennes reported for the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
lower
Mar 26, 2024
Introduced
Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
lower
Mar 22, 2024
Introduced
Action Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
lower
Mar 21, 2024
Introduced
Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
lower
Mar 19, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)
lower
Mar 19, 2024
Introduced
Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means per Rule 35(a)
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Introduced
Notice Calendar: Favorable with Amendment
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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