S 84
An Act to create Cannabis career pathways for justice-involved individuals
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish career pathways for individuals with criminal records related to cannabis offenses. It seeks to provide opportunities for these individuals to enter the burgeoning cannabis industry, potentially reducing recidivism and promoting economic reintegration. The legislation focuses on creating training and employment programs specifically tailored to help justice-involved individuals secure jobs within the legal cannabis sector. It is intended to address the disproportionate impact of cannabis laws on marginalized communities.
Key provisions
- Creation of career pathways within the cannabis industry.
- Targeted training programs for justice-involved individuals.
- Opportunities for employment in licensed cannabis businesses.
- Support for individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system.
- Potential for partnerships between cannabis businesses and community organizations.
Who is affected
- Justice-involved individuals
- Cannabis industry workers
- Individuals with prior cannabis convictions
- Community organizations
- Cannabis businesses
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Primary sponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
Cosponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill S.84 194th (Current)
An Act to create Cannabis career pathways for justice-involved individuals
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 84) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to create Cannabis career pathways for justice-involved individuals. Cannabis Policy.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Patricia D. Jehlen Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means Special Attachments: Committee - Senate member votes
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.84
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 3/31/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 6/5/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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