Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide; punishment; change provisions
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; to change provisions relating to punishment; to amend Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 7 of Title 17, and Code Section 36-32-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, pretrial proceedings, and municipal court jurisdiction in marijuana possession cases, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2017
Last action Jan 8, 2018
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jan 8, 2018
Committee
Senate Recommitted
upper
Feb 28, 2017
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
upper
Feb 2, 2017
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
8 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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