2011 Senate Bill 99

Ban salvia divinorum and catha edulis

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 1, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To define salvia divinorum and the plant catha edulis as a schedule 1 controlled substance, meaning it would be in the same illegal drug category as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, marijuana, etc. Salvia divinorum, also known as “Diviner’s Sage,” is a psychoactive drug that is ingested by chewing or smoking. Catha edulis, also known as “khat,” is a plant that reportedly produces mild stimulation or intoxication when its leaves are chewed.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 9, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 15, 2011

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To define salvia divinorum and the plant catha edulis as a schedule 1 controlled substance, meaning it would be in the same illegal drug category as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, marijuana, etc. Salvia divinorum, also known as “Diviner’s Sage,” is a psychoactive drug that is ingested by chewing or smoking. Catha edulis, also known as “khat,” is a plant that reportedly produces mild stimulation or intoxication when its leaves are chewed.

Received in the House

Feb. 15, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 28, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.