2022 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S2430: The Rhode Island Cannabis Act

Legislative Summary

The Rhode Island Cannabis Act legalizes adult use of cannabis. It provides for licensing of cultivation, manufacture and retail sale of cannabis.

Bill History

3/1/2022
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Senate
3/11/2022
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/15/2022)
Senate
3/15/2022
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
5/13/2022
Scheduled for consideration (05/18/2022)
Senate
5/17/2022
Proposed Substitute
Senate
5/18/2022
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Senate
5/18/2022
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/24/2022)
Senate
5/24/2022
Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
Senate
5/24/2022
Placed on House Calendar (05/24/2022)
House of Representatives
5/24/2022
House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
House of Representatives
5/24/2022
Transmitted to Governor
Senate
5/25/2022
Signed by Governor
Senate

Roll Call Votes

Approval Of Amendment
5/24/2022
37
Yea
0
Nay
1
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Passage As Amended
5/24/2022
32
Yea
6
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Passed(5/25/2022)
Chamber
Senate

Documents

Amended
Bill Text5/24/2022761.4 KB
Comm Sub
Bill Text5/18/2022764.4 KB
Introduced
Bill Text3/1/2022707.0 KB