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LA SB237

LA SB237
Provides relative to industrial and consumable hemp. (8/1/24) (EG SEE FISC NOTE RV See Note)

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Introduced
03/01/2024
In Committee
05/14/2024
Crossed Over
04/23/2024
Passed
Dead
06/03/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 3:1461, the introductory paragraph of 1464(9), 1464(9)(d) and (f), 1481(1), (4), and (6), 1482(A) and (B)(1), 1483(B)(6)(a) and (b), (C)(1)(c), and (E)(1)(c) and (2) and to repeal R.S. 3:1482(E) and 1483(D), relative to industrial hemp; to provide for the regulation of industrial hemp; to provide for powers and responsibilities of the commission and the commissioner; to provide for licensure; to provide for reports; to provide for consumable hemp products; to provide definitions; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill amends and reenacts various provisions of Louisiana law related to industrial and consumable hemp. Key changes include: 1) Recognizing industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity for industrial uses like construction, and intending to protect public health by prohibiting the production and sale of recreational adult-use intoxicating substances derived from industrial hemp. 2) Extending the annual reporting requirement on the state's industrial hemp program from 4 to 8 years. 3) Modifying the definition of "consumable hemp product" to exclude products containing any THC and include commercial feed and pet products. 4) Prohibiting the sale of hemp for inhalation or any hemp floral material, except for hemp rolling papers. 5) Requiring consumable hemp products to contain no THC and meet certain labeling and testing requirements before being approved for sale in Louisiana. The bill also repeals two existing provisions related to consumable hemp products.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Read by title, returned to the calendar. (on 05/31/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=24rs&b=SB237&sbi=y
House Floor Amendment #5344 Schlegel Rejected https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1380966
House Floor Amendment #5363 Villio Withdrawn https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1381058
House Floor Amendment #5366 Villio Rejected https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1381072
House Floor Amendment #5381 Schlegel Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1381220
House Floor Amendment #5372 McMakin Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1381143
House Floor Amendment #5361 Bacala Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1381044
Fiscal Note - SB237 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1360332
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1358348
Analysis - Digest of SB237 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1359355
Senate Committee Amendment #1133 AGRI Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1357371
Senate Committee Amendment #1232 AGRI Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1358306
Fiscal Note - SB237 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1353406
Analysis - Digest of SB237 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1352046
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1352045
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