HB1101 a measure to eliminate medicinal marijuana in South Dakota went before the House Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday. Representative Travis Ismay is prime sponsor and spoke about provisions of the medical marijuana law.
Designated care givers need to pass a back ground check to be designated care givers.
Proponents of the bill focused on what could happen to children if they acquired access to medicinal marijuana.
Former Captain and retired trooper with the SDHP Alan Welsh discounted arguments from pro measure supporters who said there is no difference between recreational and medical marijuana.
Lobbyist for Sd Cannabis industry Jeremiah Murphy spoke about the mandate by voters in 2020 for IM26.
In a close vote of 7-6 HB1101 was sent to the 41st day of the legislature effectively killing the bill.