The House reconvened today at 11 a.m. and passed House Bill 4018, which would make it illegal to possess salvia divinorum when it is intended for human consumption. Salvia divinorum is a leafy plant that is being used as a hallucinogenic drug. For this reason, possession would result in a fine, up to six months jail time, or a combination of the two.
Two additional bills were passed. House Bill 2485, would allow pharmacy interns to vend pseudoephedrine and other chemical prescursors of methamphetamine. Pharmacy interns are defined as those who have graduated from pharmacy school, but are working with a licensed pharmacist while they are not yet licensed. House Bill 4139 relates to professional licensing boards.
The House also advanced two bills, House Bill 2561 and House Bill 2612, on to third reading. House Bill 4133, House Bill 4142 and House Bill 4171 were advanced to second reading.
The following committees will meet today:
Finance Subcommittee- 1 p.m. 460
Finance- 1:45 p.m. 460
Joint Judiciary- 3 p.m. House Chamber
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance – 9 a.m. – 460M
Finance – 1 p.m. – 460M
Government Organization – 1:30 p.m. – 215E
Constitutional Revision – Public hearing – 2 p.m. – House Chamber – concerning House Joint Resolution 101 and a proposed committee substitute submitted by the Governor
Federal Stimulus Utilization- 3 p.m. – 460
The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
