Relating to a cannabis social equity program; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Directs Oregon Liquor Control Commission to establish Cannabis Social Equity Program to provide discounted recreational marijuana licensure fees and other support to program participants. ] Becomes operative January 1, 2021. ] Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die. ] Establishes Task Force to Promote Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry. Directs task force to identify barriers to entry in cannabis industry, recommend investments in communities impacted by marijuana criminalization and recommend solutions, including legislation for cannabis social equity program. Sunsets December 31, 2020. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2020
Last action Mar 9, 2020
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 9, 2020
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 14, 2020
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 14, 2020
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Feb 3, 2020
Committee
Referred to Economic Development with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 3, 2020
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julie Fahey
DDemocratic
Co
AK
Alissa Keny-Guyer
DDemocratic
Co
AW
Anna Williams
DDemocratic
Co
BW
Brad Witt
DDemocratic
Co
Diego Hernandez
DDemocratic
Co
JR
Jeff Reardon
DDemocratic
Co
John Lively
DDemocratic
Co
Ken Helm
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Meek
DDemocratic
Co
Rob Nosse
DDemocratic
Co
TA
Teresa Alonso Leon
DDemocratic
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