Relating to controlled substances; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Digest: The Act creates new drug crimes and increases penalties for some drug offenses. The Act makes other changes to Ballot Measure 110, including changes to treatment funding. The Act also creates a new diversion program and a process for setting aside certain drug convictions. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.5). Creates the crime of using a controlled substance in public. Punishes by up to 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both. Creates the crime of possessing, purchasing, making, delivering or selling a pill press. Punishes by up to five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Increases the penalties for possession of a controlled substance. Punishes by up to 364 days' jail, $6,250 fine, or both. Directs counties to supervise persons convicted of certain property misdemeanors. Requires that for certain drug and property crimes, the court must require an evaluation and treatment as part of probation. Creates a diversion program for certain drug crimes. Directs the court to enter an order setting aside a conviction for certain drug crimes when specified conditions are met. Directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to provide grants and funding for drug treatment and other related services. Transfers the duties of the Oversight and Accountability Council to the commission. Requires a prison sentence for the unlawful delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance when the person has a prior conviction. Increases the penalties for the unlawful delivery of a controlled substance that results in the death of a person. Punishes by up to 20 years' imprisonment, $375,000 fine, or both. Provides that possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver constitutes delivery. Authorizes local governments to enact laws prohibiting the use of controlled substances. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Last action Mar 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.
lower
Feb 5, 2024
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Helfrich
RRepublican
P
TC
Tracy Cramer
RRepublican
Co
Anna Scharf
RRepublican
Co
Bobby Levy
RRepublican
Co
Boomer Wright
RRepublican
Co
BS
Brian Stout
RRepublican
Co
CG
Christine Goodwin
RRepublican
Co
Court Boice
RRepublican
Co
Ed Diehl
RRepublican
Co
Emily McIntire
RRepublican
Co
JH
James Hieb
RRepublican
Co
Lucetta Elmer
RRepublican
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