Bill Status of HB 2750   99th General Assembly

Short Description:  CANNABIS STUDY ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Will Guzzardi-Robyn Gabel-Camille Y. Lilly, Marcus C. Evans, Jr. and Elizabeth Hernandez

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/23/2015HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Lost 029-078-001

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Cannabis Study Act. Provides that before considering the regulation and taxing of cannabis in a manner similar to alcohol and tobacco for individuals 21 years of age or older, the General Assembly shall direct the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council to: (1) determine the effect regulation and taxation would have on law enforcement resources; (2) determine the impact regulation would have on the rate of arrests, predisposition detention, and sentencing; (3) review approaches a cannabis regulation law could take regarding drug-free workplace policies and procedures and what effect the different approaches would have; (4) determine the effect regulation and taxation would have on existing criminal laws, including the Cannabis Control Act; (5) review approaches states have taken to reduce risks associated with the operation of motor vehicles by individuals impaired by intoxicants including but not limited to cannabis, and what effect the different approaches have had on rates of fatalities; (6) determine to what extent the taxation and regulation of cannabis may generate employment and revenue in Illinois if at all; (7) determine the regulatory and taxing system needed for the licensing of entities to sell cannabis and the licensing of entities to grow cannabis; (8) determine the product labeling, quality control, and taxing regulations needed; (9) compare the health effects of cannabis, alcohol, and prescription drugs on the individual and community as it relates to violence, risk-taking, addiction, cancer, overdose, and mortality; (10) determine the impact that existing laws on cannabis possession have on rates of crime and violence; and (11) any other relevant analysis regarding the impact on the public safety and welfare of the citizens of Illinois. Provides that the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council shall consider factors and work in conjunction with, and obtain input from, any individual, agency, association, and research institution deemed appropriate by the Council. Provides that the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council shall report to the General Assembly its findings on or before December 20, 2015.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/20/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
  2/20/2015HouseFirst Reading
  2/20/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/2/2015HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  3/17/2015HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 009-006-000
  3/18/2015HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/25/2015HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/25/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2015HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  4/21/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  4/22/2015HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Will Guzzardi
  4/22/2015HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
  4/22/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  4/23/2015HouseMotion - Move to Previous Question Rep. Jack D. Franks
  4/23/2015HouseMotion Prevailed
  4/23/2015HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Lost 029-078-001

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