2021 House Bill 4295 / Public Act 103

Let government official’s spouse get medical marijuana business license

Introduced in the House

Feb. 23, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Julie Alexander (R-64)

To make an exception in the medical marijuana business licensure law that would make the spouse of an elected or regulatory body official, or a person 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. The bill would also delete provisions that disqualify a license applicant with a criminal record consisting of a serious marijuana-related conviction.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 23, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 13, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitveness

May 6, 2021

Reported without amendment

May 25, 2021

Passed in the House 97 to 11 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 26, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sept. 29, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 7, 2021

Amendment offered

To strip a requirement from the marijuana business licensing provisions that denies a licensee to an individual considered lacking in integrity, moral character, and reputation, and personal probity.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 13, 2021

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

To make an exception in the medical marijuana business licensure law that would make the spouse of an elected or regulatory body official, or a person 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. The bill would also delete provisions that disqualify a license applicant with a criminal record consisting of a serious marijuana-related conviction.

Received in the House

Oct. 13, 2021

Oct. 26, 2021

Passed in the House 97 to 7 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nov. 4, 2021