2008 House Bill 5700

Ban Salvia divinorum

Introduced in the House

Feb. 12, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Michael Sak (D-76)

To include Salvia divinorum as a schedule 1 controlled substance, meaning it would be in the same illegal drug category as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, marijuana, etc. Salvia divinorum, also known as “Diviner’s Sage,” is a psychoactive drug that is ingested by chewing or smoking.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Feb. 28, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 5, 2008

Substitute offered by Rep. Michael Sak (D-76)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 6, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy