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House unanimously passes bill standardizing field drug tests in possession cases
Summary
House Bill 1020, relating to field drug tests in drug-possession cases, passed unanimously on third reading (65-0). The bill was sponsored by Reps. Gilchrist and Bacon and Senators Ball and Frizzell.
The Colorado House on Feb. 11 adopted House Bill 1020 on third reading, updating how field drug tests are handled in cases involving drug possession.
The bill’s title was read on the floor and the majority leader moved for final passage. After the clerk opened the voting machine, the tally showed 65 yes, 0 no and 0 excused; the Speaker announced HB1020 was adopted. Sponsors listed on the floor were Rep. Gilchrist and Rep. Bacon and Senators Ball and Frizzell.
No floor amendments or extended debate were recorded during third reading. The House recorded cosponsors and will transmit the enrolled bill for the next steps in the legislative process.
