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ID SCR112

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under state and federal law with negative impacts on public health and safety.

  • Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content in marijuana has risen dramatically over the last 30 years, with one out of six teenagers who start smoking marijuana becoming addicted to it.

  • Marijuana use has detrimental effects on individual learning and brain development.

  • Pro-marijuana organizations have invested millions to push drug legalization and have targeted Idaho for a "medical" marijuana initiative in 2014.

  • The Idaho Legislature opposes efforts to legalize marijuana for any purpose in the state.

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and affirming the Legislature's opposition to the legalization of marijuana in Idaho.

MARIJUANA USE

Last Action

Reported delivered to the Secretary of State on 03/29/13

4/4/2013

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/26/2013
State Affairs2/12/2013
Judiciary and Rules2/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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