2020 Senate Bill 850 / Public Act 137

Impose industrial hemp comprehensive regulatory regime

Introduced in the Senate

March 17, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Dan Lauwers (R-25)

To establish and impose a comprehensive regulatory regime on growing industrial hemp. Among other requirements and mandates grower would have to pay a $1,250 annual fee.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 18, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 18, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 23, 2020

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

June 24, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To establish and impose a comprehensive regulatory regime on growing industrial hemp. Among other requirements and mandates grower would have to pay a $1,250 annual fee.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 8, 2020