TN SB0265 | 2017-2018 | 110th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on March 7 2017 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-03-07 - Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, reduces from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor the offense of possession of a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-eighth ounce; punishes the offense by imposing a fine of no more than $50. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.

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Title

As introduced, reduces from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor the offense of possession of a small amount of marijuana not in excess of one-eighth ounce; punishes the offense by imposing a fine of no more than $50. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2017-03-07 - Senate - SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (Y: 3 N: 6 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2017-03-07SenateFailed in Senate Judiciary Committee
2017-03-01SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/7/2017
2017-02-06SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
2017-02-02SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2017-01-31SenateFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB0297 (Crossfiled) 2017-03-15 - Taken off notice for cal. in Criminal Justice Committee

Subjects


Tennessee State Sources


Bill Comments

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