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Minutes for HB2385 - Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice
Short Title
Creating an inference of an intent to distribute a controlled substance based on the quantity of the substance possessed instead of a rebuttable presumption.
Minutes Content for Mon, Feb 19, 2024
The Chair called for final action on HB2385. Natalie Scott provided an overview of the bill.
Representative Owens proposed a technical amendment that is needed since this is a bill from last year. (Attachment 9)
Representative Owens moved, Representative Eric Smith seconded, to adopt the amendment. The motion carried.
Representative Maughan proposed an amendment that would remove the rebuttable presumption altogether. (Attachment 10)
Representative Maughan moved, Representative Carmichael seconded, to adopt the amendment. The motion failed. Representatives Carmichael, Martinez, and Meyers requested their "aye" votes be recorded.
Representative Carmichael proposed an amendment that would strike section 2 of the bill. (Attachment 11)
Representative Carmichael moved, Representative Maughan seconded, to adopt the amendment. The motion failed.
Representative Eric Smith moved, Representative Turk seconded, to recommend HB2385 as amended, favorably for passage. The motion carried. Representative Carmichael requested his "nay" vote be recorded.
