Committee advances two bills and rejects one; hemp measure moves after task‑force pledge

A Senate committee on an unspecified date recorded favorable reports for HB 384 and HB 346, declined to give a favorable report to HB 322, and advanced SB 237 after discussion of a hemp study task force.

HB 384 by Representative Crawford was given a favorable report by unanimous roll call, the committee announced. Supporters thanked the sponsor and the stakeholders involved; the committee announced a recorded tally of 12 ayes, 0 nays and reported the bill as "given a favorable report." The transcript shows brief discussion but no extended debate on the measure.

HB 346, described as removing the 100‑hour volunteer minimum for retired physicians seeking a volunteer license for free clinics, was also reported favorably after brief remarks. Presenters said retired physicians would still be required to maintain continuing education. The committee announced the vote as 12 ayes, 0 nays.

SB 237 (categorized in debate as a hemp-related bill) was also advanced by the committee after members discussed the need for further study. One senator said they intended to work to create a resolution for a state hemp task force to study implications and potential litigation risks seen in other states. The committee announced a vote of 10 ayes and 2 nays.

Votes at a glance - HB 384 (Representative Crawford): Favorable report; committee announced 12 ayes, 0 nays. - HB 322 (Representative Holt Jones): Not given a favorable report; committee announced 4 ayes, 7 nays. - HB 346 (Representative Lee): Favorable report; committee announced 12 ayes, 0 nays. - SB 237 (hemp bill): Advanced; committee announced 10 ayes, 2 nays.

Several procedural notes in the transcript show clarifications about substitutes and carryover of related bills, and a senator urged further work and a study resolution before moving forward on hemp policy.