Senate Bill 40 Senate Interim Committee on Judiciary (pre-session filed) (OCDLA bill)
-- Relating to marijuana (cannabis) Prohibition.
Summary:
SB 40 -- Reduces possession to Class C felony. Reduces unlawful manufacture of marijuana to Class B felony.
You can read the full proposed measure here:
SB40
Status:
Passed the Senate (24 - 6), and House, signed and Chapter Number Assigned.
SENATE BILL 40 - filed
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2013 Regular Session. Current Location: In House
In House Committee – Current Committee: Ways and Means
Next Hearing Date: 6/19/2013, 4:30:00 PM
We encourage you to follow the bill here >> olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2013R1/Measures/Overview/SB40 << and look forward to seeing how this issue progresses and we hope that you stay in touch as the session continues.
See - http://www.leg.state.or.us/13reg/agenda/webagendas.htm - for schedule.
Go to -
http://www.leg.state.or.us:8765/query.html?col=1meas13&qt=marijuana&charset=iso-8859-1
- to lookup and see list of Bills this session by keyword.
This link will take you to a very cool part of the website that makes it
really easy to find all related info by bill, committee, report, sponsor,
etc (and from the main website >>
olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2013R1
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And, all bills may be viewed at the state web site here: http://www.leg.state.or.us/bills_laws/
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You may also get hard copies if you are in Salem by going to the bill room downstairs in the Capitol.
History:
1-14(S) Introduction and first reading. Referred to President’s
desk.
1-18 Referred to Judiciary.
2-26 Public Hearing held. See >> Details <<
4-2(S) | Public Hearing and Possible Work Session held. See >>
Details,
video
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4-17(S) | Public Hearing and Work Session held. See >>
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4-22(S) | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
4-23(S) | Second reading.
4-24(S) | Third reading. Carried by Kruse. Passed. Ayes, 22; nays, 7--Close, Girod, Hansell, Knopp, Olsen, Thomsen, Whitsett; excused, 1--Johnson.
4-25(H) | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
4-30(H) | Referred to Judiciary.
5-13 (H) Public Hearing held.
See >>
Details <<
5-20 (H) Work Session held.
See >>
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5-23 (H) Work Session held.
See >>
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5-29 (H) Work Session held.
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6-5 (H) Without recommendation as to passage, with amendments, be printed B-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
6-5 (H) Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
6-10 (H) Assigned to Subcommittee On Public Safety.
6-12(H) | Work Session held.
See >>
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6-12(H) | Returned to Full Committee.
6-19 (S) Work Session held.
See >>
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6-20 (H) Recommendation: Do pass.
6-20 (H) Second reading.
6-21 (H) Third reading. Carried by Williamson. Passed.Ayes, 43; Nays, 16--Bentz, Freeman, Gallegos, Gilliam, Hicks, Johnson, Kennemer, Parrish, Smith, Sprenger, Thatcher, Thompson, Unger, Weidner, Whisnant, Whitsett; Excused, 1--Hanna.
6-25 (S) Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.Ayes, 20; nays, 10--Boquist, Close, Ferrioli, Girod, Hansell, Johnson, Knopp, Olsen, Thomsen, Whitsett.
6-26 (S) President signed.
6-27 (H) Speaker signed.
7-1 (S) Governor signed.
See - http://apps.leg.state.or.us/MeasureInfo/Measure - for latest on status.
Action! Call Committee members, especially chair(s), and get Everybody to do so also.
For House Judiciary Committee, see - https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2013R1/Committees/HJUD/Overview
Keep it simple. Just ask them to support this bill and give it a due pass recommendation.
Keep it short. Your call should be under 3 minutes. Don't get bogged down in details. At this point it is a numbers game.
Keep it pleasant and remember to smile. Even though they can't see it, your smile will come through.
You can
find a list of those Committee members here:
http://www.leg.state.or.us/committees/
This link is about general protocol, how to testify before a committee, and how to submit testimony and exhibits electronically. http://www.leg.state.or.us/comm/
Also, the legislative committee agendas are flowing fast now, so make sure you're subscribed to all the relevant committees!
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/subscriber/new
Then, Call your Representatives and Senators and get them to sign on as co-sponsors to the bill, currently referred to as - SB40. It does not matter if they are D's or R's,
We need all the votes and co-sponsors we can get. Then get back to us with names so we can get the bill to them for them to sign on as co-sponsors.
Act Today! Senate Bill 40 will mean ...
What To Do? Taking Action
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- Get your testimony / talking-points ready for the Hearing and beyond. You can practice them on your Legislators! Also, in Letters-to-the-Editor (LTEs), Visit the web page below for more Contact info, sample letters, plus.
- Tell everybody you know. Make copies of this document and pass around all over the place.
- If you're not able to contact your Reps yourself, PLEASE feel free to contact us and we'll help get your testimony or talking points down and to them. Call 503.363-4588 (in the Salem area)
At this point we are getting Everyone to lobby their Oregon State Senator, then Rep, in Support of S.B. 40. If they won’t sign on to co-sponsoring, at least get a commitment to vote ‘yes’ each and every opportunity they have on the bill.
Phoning Your Legislator. During a legislative session, you may call your legislators by contacting the WATS operator. Within Salem, call 503-986-1187. Outside of Salem, please call 1-800-332-2313.
Find Your Legislator online at -www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/findset.htm. Visit: www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/home.htm - and fill out the form entering your home address. Then click on the "submit" button and you will then be given your state and US legislators.
Write your legislator online. To send a message to your State Senator or State Representative please visit: www.leg.state.or.us/writelegsltr/ and fill out the form. By entering your information, you will be automatically matched to either your State Senator or your State Representative. Click "submit" when you are ready to send your message.
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Persons making presentations, including the use of video, DVD, PowerPoint or overhead projection equipment are asked to contact committee staff and provide an electronic copy 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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Here is a link to text of SB 40:
S.B. 40