Senate Bill 445
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At the request of:
Chief Sponsors: Senator Monnes Anderson;
Regular Sponsors: Senator Boquist, Senator Devlin, Senator Edwards, Senator Steiner Hayward, Senator Thomsen (Presession Filed);
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Relating to disclosure of information to consumers of marijuana; info on harmful effects of marijuana on pregnant women and potential for marijuana to cause birth defects.
Summary:
SENATE BILL 445 -
Requires medical marijuana facilities and marijuana retailers to post at facility or on premises of retail location notice of harmful effects of marijuana on pregnant women and potential for marijuana to cause birth defects.
Becomes operative January 1, 2016. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
You can read the full proposed measure here:
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Status:
Current Location: In Senate Committee; Current Committee: Joint Committee On Implementing Measure 91
Senate BILL 445 - filed
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2015 Regular Session.
Next: Date - TBA,
Committee Meetings:
No Meetings Currently Scheduled;
Floor Sessions:
No Floor Sessions to Display
See - https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/SB445 - for schedule.
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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:
1-12 (S) |
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
1-20 (S) | Referred to Human Services and Early Childhood, then Implementing Measure 91.
2-12 (S) |
Work Session held.
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2-13 (S) | Without Recommendation, rescind subsequent referral to Implementing Measure 91 and return to President's desk for referral.
2-13 (S) | Referred to Health Care and then to Implementing Measure 91 by order of the President.
3-11 (S) | Public Hearing and Work Session held.
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3-16 (S) | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Implementing Measure 91 by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
3-16 (S) | Referred to Implementing Measure 91 by prior reference.
3-25 (S) | Public Hearing held.
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See - olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/SB4045 - for latest on status.
Act Today! Senate Bill 445 will mean changes to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act. You want to be aware and affect them as necessary.
WHAT THE MEASURE DOES:
Requires registered medical marijuana facility and licensed marijuana retailer to post notice of potential harmful effects
of marijuana on pregnant women, potential harmful effects of marijuana on breastfeeding infants, and potential of
marijuana to cause birth defects in facility or on premises of retail location. Directs notice to be visible to any
individual receiving marijuana or useable marijuana. Directs Oregon Health Authority to adopt by rule contents of
notice for medical marijuana facilities. Directs Oregon Liquor Control Commission to adopt by rule contents of notice
for marijuana retailers. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
ISSUES DISCUSSED:
Health impact to mothers and infants;
Comparison to fetal alcohol syndrome;
Precautionary principle;
Family health information;
Addressing vulnerable populations.
EFFECT OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT:
Specifies “potential” harmful effects of marijuana on pregnant women. Requires post to include potential harmful effects for
marijuana on breastfeeding infants. Specifies Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to adopt by rule contents for medical marijuana
facilities. Adds that Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) adopt by rule contents of notice for marijuana retailers. Requires
OHA consult with OLCC.
BACKGROUND:
In 1998, Oregon voters approved Ballot Measure 67 to allow medical use of marijuana within specified limits. The Oregon
Medical Marijuana Program under the Oregon Health Authority administers registration of the program. “Marijuana” is defined
under the controlled substances act (ORS Chapter 475) as all parts of the Cannabis family, whether growing or not; the resin
extracted from any part of the plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant and its
resin. “Usable marijuana” is the dried leaves and flowers of the plant Cannabis family, and any mixture or preparation that is
appropriate for medical use. The drug can be used for the following medical conditions: cancer, glaucoma, agitation due to
Alzheimer’s disease, HIV/AIDs, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It can also be used to treat severe pain, nausea, seizure,
epilepsy, muscle spasms and cachexia (weight loss disease). Research shows that marijuana use during pregnancy is associated
with increased risk of neurological and behavioral problems to newborns, infants, and children. The National Institutes of Health
(NIH) report that marijuana use by pregnant mothers may alter the developing endocannabinoid system in the brain of the fetus.
This is associated with problems in areas of attention, memory, and problem solving. The NIH also reports a 2.3 times greater risk
of stillbirth. Other studies by adolescent and child researchers have found adverse effects on birth weight, intellectual
development, motor deficits and psychiatric disorders.
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See - https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/SB0445 - for latest.
Action! Call your Representatives and get Everybody to do so also.
Start by finding out who your Rep/s are, contacting them, and introducing yourself and your group, or issues and what YOU think of this bill.
Keep it simple.
You want to
Prioritize and utilize a Smaller number of points - top 3? - concerning This bill, how it changes the medical cannabis (marijuana) program and how that effects you and/or others you know. So,
consider carefully before calling on this one. And, when you do ...
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.
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Act Today! Senate Bill 445 will mean ...
lack of access for Patients who need it most.
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Here is a link to text of SB 445:
S.B. 445