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Committee approves change to medical-marijuana card renewal and veteran fee exemption
Summary
The committee favorably reported PCS for HB 555 to change medical-marijuana card renewals from annual to biennial and to exempt veterans from the $75 renewal fee; the measure passed 16-0.
Representative Andrade presented the proposed committee substitute for HB 555, which would change the registration renewal interval for medical-marijuana use registry cards from annually to every two years and would exempt veterans from the $75 renewal fee.
Members praised the proposal as a simplification and cost-saving measure. Representative Saltzman described how current renewal timing can misalign with medical visits and create access gaps; Salzman said the bill “removes barriers and roadblocks for our veterans.” Representative Rosenwald and Representative Bracey Davis expressed support on similar grounds.
There were no amendments and no members of the public offered oral testimony; the committee reported PCS for HB 555 favorably, 16 yeas, 0 nays.
Why it matters: The PCS changes administrative timing and fee policy for medical-marijuana registry cards, which supporters said will reduce costs and access interruptions for patients and veterans.
The bill was reported favorably and will move to subsequent committee consideration.
