Controlled Substances - As introduced, reduces, from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor, the offenses of knowing possession, casual exchange, and distribution of small amounts of marijuana; establishes early release eligibility for nonviolent offenders convicted of Class A misdemeanor marijuana offenses. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2021
Last action Mar 24, 2021
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Mar 24, 2021
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee
lower
Mar 17, 2021
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/24/2021
lower
Feb 22, 2021
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 22, 2021
Committee
P2C, ref. to Criminal Justice Committee
lower
Feb 22, 2021
Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
lower
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced
Filed for introduction
upper
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
Feb 10, 2021
Introduced
Filed for introduction
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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