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Rules committee backs reestablishing cannabis oversight commission; advocates and opponents testify
Summary
HJ 497 to reestablish the Cannabis Oversight Commission was reported by the Rules Committee and referred to finance after testimony from advocates urging continued oversight of licensing, tax and equity issues and an opponent who urged opposition to commercialization of high‑potency THC products.
The Rules Committee voted to report HJ 497 and re‑refer it to the Finance Committee, moving to reestablish the Cannabis Oversight Commission that had sunset last year.
Sponsor testimony said reestablishing the commission would allow continued, multi‑disciplinary study of issues including criminalization data, unregulated demand, hemp and medical cannabis regulation, license counts and equity programs. "The CCA also needs resources…
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