2020 House Bill 5700

Let government official’s spouse get medical marijuana business license

Introduced in the House

March 17, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Julie Alexander (R-64)

To make an exception to the medical marijuana business licensure law that would make the spouse of an elected or regulatory body official, or who works for another unit of government, eligible to get a license. The exemption would not apply if the spouse is with the state marijuana regulatory agency.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 19, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 3, 2020

Substitute offered by Rep. Julie Alexander (R-64)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 100 to 9 (details)

To make an exception to the marijuana business licensure law that would make the spouse of an elected or regulatory body official, or who works for another unit of government, eligible to get a license. The exemption would not apply if the spouse is with the state marijuana regulatory agency.

Received in the Senate

June 4, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety