SB 478 IN

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Establishes certain regulatory testing and packaging requirements for the distribution and sale of craft hemp flower products. Creates and modifies certain crimes concerning craft hemp, craft hemp flower products, and THC. Provides that a food is not considered adulterated for containing low THC hemp extract or craft hemp flower. Provides that craft hemp flower product is not included in the definition of "controlled substance analog", "hashish", "low THC hemp extract", or "marijuana". Prohibits the sale of specified products to a person less than 21 years of age. Establishes a regulatory framework for craft hemp, including the regulation of advertising. Caps the number of craft hemp retail permits at 20,000. Provides that certain retailers may not sell craft hemp flower products if the retailer is located near a school. Changes certain references of delta-9 THC to THC. Modifies the definition of "e-liquid." Expands certain alcoholic beverage laws to include craft hemp products. Provides that a person who is a retail craft hemp permit holder and a retail alcoholic beverage permit holder may serve craft hemp beverages in the original container for consumption on the permitted premises. Provides that onsite consumption restrictions do not apply to holders of certain alcoholic beverage retailer permits. Adds certain retail establishments that sell craft hemp products to the list of retail establishments that must prohibit minors from entering. Provides that if the alcohol and tobacco commission does not approve craft hemp packaging within 30 days, the packaging is deemed approved and eligible for sale. Provides that work in progress hemp extract may be sold to a craft hemp manufacturer permit holder. Changes references of "administrative law judge" to "hearing judge". Prohibits a craft hemp permit holder from giving free samples of craft hemp at a farmers' market. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes. Makes technical corrections.

• Travis Holdman Republican · author
• Chris Garten Republican · author
• Jake Teshka Republican · sponsor

1. Jan 16, 2025 Authored by Senator Holdman · upper
2. Jan 16, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology · upper
3. Jan 23, 2025 Senator Baldwin added as coauthor · upper
4. Jan 23, 2025 Senator Garten added as second author · upper
5. Feb 3, 2025 Senator Walker K added as coauthor · upper
6. Feb 3, 2025 Senator Bassler added as coauthor · upper
7. Feb 4, 2025 Senator Pol added as coauthor · upper
8. Feb 6, 2025 Senator Clark added as coauthor · upper
9. Feb 6, 2025 Senators Donato, Hunley, Ford J.D. added as coauthors · upper
10. Feb 6, 2025 Senator Doriot added as coauthor · upper
11. Feb 6, 2025 Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy · upper
12. Feb 10, 2025 Senator Alting added as coauthor · upper
13. Feb 11, 2025 Senator Randolph added as coauthor · upper
14. Feb 11, 2025 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · upper
15. Feb 13, 2025 Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed · upper
16. Feb 13, 2025 Senator Busch added as coauthor · upper
17. Feb 13, 2025 Amendment #2 (Johnson T) prevailed; voice vote · upper
18. Feb 20, 2025 House sponsor: Representative Teshka · upper
19. Feb 20, 2025 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 202: yeas 40, nays 9 · upper
20. Feb 20, 2025 Senator Yoder added as coauthor · upper
21. Feb 21, 2025 Referred to the House · upper
22. Mar 3, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development · lower
23. Mar 13, 2025 Representatives Cash and Bartels added as cosponsors · lower
24. Mar 17, 2025 Representative Gore added as cosponsor · lower
25. Mar 20, 2025 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
26. Mar 20, 2025 Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3 · lower
27. Apr 3, 2025 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
28. Apr 3, 2025 Recommitted to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code pursuant to House Rule 126.3 · lower
29. Apr 9, 2025 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
30. Apr 14, 2025 Amendment #11 (Teshka) prevailed; Division of the House: yeas 62, nays 31 · lower
31. Apr 14, 2025 Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed · lower
32. Apr 14, 2025 Amendment #9 (Teshka) prevailed; voice vote · lower
33. Apr 15, 2025 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 455: yeas 60, nays 37 · lower
34. Apr 16, 2025 House conferees appointed: Teshka and Gore · lower
35. Apr 16, 2025 Senate dissented from House amendments · upper
36. Apr 16, 2025 Motion to dissent filed · upper
37. Apr 16, 2025 House advisors appointed: Wesco, Prescott, Morris and Miller K · lower
38. Apr 16, 2025 Returned to the Senate with amendments · lower
39. Apr 17, 2025 Senate advisors appointed: Niezgodski and Baldwin · upper
40. Apr 17, 2025 Senate conferees appointed: Holdman and Pol · upper