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2015 Senate Bill 72: Ban medical marijuana use on property open to the public
Public Act 546 of 2016
Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R) on January 29, 2015
To prohibit smoking medical marijuana in a public place, or where it is banned by a private property owner. The bill would also permit a landlord to refuse to rent a residence to someone who uses medical marijuana on the property. Because the bill amends an initiated law adopted by the people, it requires a three-fourths supermajority vote in the Senate and House. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 29, 2015
Reported in the Senate on February 12, 2015
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
To permit a landlord to refuse to rent a residence to someone who grows or uses medical marijuana on the property. Because the bill amends an initiated law adopted by the people, it requires a three-fourths supermajority vote in the Senate and House.
Received in the House on March 10, 2015
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on March 10, 2015
Reported in the House on April 21, 2015
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Klint Kesto (R) on December 13, 2016
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on December 13, 2016
Received in the Senate on December 14, 2016
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on January 6, 2017