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2021 House Bill 4295: Let government official’s spouse get medical marijuana business license
Public Act 103 of 2021
Introduced by Rep. Julie Alexander R-Hanover on February 23, 2021
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. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Regulatory Reform Committee on February 23, 2021
Reported in the House on March 23, 2021
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Referred to the House Rules and Competitveness Committee on April 13, 2021
Reported in the House on May 6, 2021
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the Senate on May 26, 2021
Referred to the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee on May 26, 2021
Reported in the Senate on September 29, 2021
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered in the Senate on October 7, 2021
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 in the Senate on October 7, 2021
Received in the House on October 13, 2021
Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on November 4, 2021