2015 Senate Bill 72 / 2016 Public Act 546

Ban medical marijuana use on property open to the public

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 29, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

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.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 12, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 10, 2015

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

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

March 10, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 21, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 13, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

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

Dec. 14, 2016

Passed in the House 88 to 17 (details)

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 Senate

Dec. 14, 2016

Passed in the Senate 33 to 4 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016