Out of the 4 cannabis bills, two have made moves this week.
On Monday both SB1057 – Marijuana; dual licensees; rural communities (was) Commerce; trade; passport identification and SB1230- Marijuana; Clinical Research Trials faced the rules committee.
The Rules Committee in both chambers serves as security to ensure that bills moving forward are legally and constitutionally sound. It is not a policy committee — it doesn’t debate the merits of a bill’s content like education, healthcare, etc. Instead, it’s focused on procedural and legal aspects.
Legal Review
- The main job is to determine whether a bill is constitutionally and legally proper to move forward.
- Legal staff from the legislature usually provide a constitutional review for each bill.
Moving Along To Caucus
After the rules committee those 2 bills moved on to caucus.
In the Arizona State Legislature, a caucus refers to a meeting of legislators who belong to the same political party. These gatherings are held separately in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. During caucus meetings, members discuss and evaluate legislation, policies, and actions pertinent to their party’s interests.
Caucus meetings serve as a platform for party members to deliberate on legislative matters, strategize on policy decisions, and coordinate actions within the legislative process. These meetings are typically scheduled regularly and are integral to the functioning of the party’s legislative agenda.
Now SB1057 – Marijuana; dual licensees; rural communities (was) Commerce; trade; passport identification is ready for House Minority Caucus next week. While SB1230- Marijuana; Clinical Research Trials moving on to (COW) Committee Of Whole.
Summary
SB1057 – Marijuana; dual licensees; rural communities
(was) Commerce; trade; passport identification
Status: Awaiting House Minority Caucus
House Majority Caucus
C&P House Rules
SB1230- Marijuana; Clinical Research Trials
Status:Awaiting House Committee Of Whole (COW)
House Majority Caucus
House Minority Caucus
C&P House Rules
HB2179-Marijuana; Advertising; Restrictions
Status:Awaiting Senate (COW) Committee Of Whole
No Movement
SB1229 Smart and safe Arizona fund (was) law enforcement personnel; grant program
Status Awaiting House Rules Committee
No Movement
Details
HB2179-Marijuana; Advertising; Restrictions
Status:Awaiting Senate (COW) Committee Of Whole
No Movement
04/01/2025 Senate Caucus
03/31/2025 Passed Senate Rules Committee (5-4)
03/19/2025 Due Pass Senate Health and Human Services (4-3-0)
02/26/2025 Senate 2nd Read
02/25/2025 Senate 1st Read
02/25/2025 Referred Health and Human Services Committee
02/25/2025 Senate Rules Committee
02/13/2025 Transmitted To Senate
02/13/2025 Due Pass House Third Read (vote 51-3-6)
02/10/2025 Due Pass as Amended House Committee of the Whole
02/04/2025 House Minority Caucus
02/04/2025 House Majority Caucus
02/03/2025 House Consent Calendar
02/03/2025 C&P (Constitutional & Proper)House Rules
01/21/2025 Due Pass House HHS Health & Human Services, (vote 12-0-0)
01/21/2025 House 2nd Read
01/16/2025 House House 1st Read
01/16/2025 House Referred to House (HHS) Health & Human Services Committee
01/16/2025 House Referred to House Rules Committee
01/14/2025 House Introduced
Summary
Restricts the marketing, promotion, sponsorship, advertisement, or advertising for Marijuana, products containing tetrahydrocannabinol, intoxicating cannabinoids, or marijuana paraphernalia to a licensed marijuana establishment or nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary. Defines advertising restrictions on a marijuana establishment or nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary and provides text that must be included in all advertising. Defines restrictions on billboard advertising and outlines the process and penalties for noncompliance including timelines, deadlines and possible penalties. Stipulates that for the purposes of this legislation advertising does not include communication targeted to an established customer base. Effective date is July 1, 2026
Sections Affected
36-2859- Amended
Sponsor
Prime: Bliss
VPA- Voter Protection Act (Prop 105): Yes
FOR MORE INFO (House Engrossed Version)
HOUSE COW AMENDMENT
SENATE FACT SHEET: HHS
SB1057 – Marijuana; dual licensees; rural communities (was) Commerce; trade; passport identification
Status: Awaiting House Minority Caucus
04/17/2025 House Majority Caucus
04/14/2025 C&P House Rules
03/25/2025 House DPA/SE Commerce
03/25/2025 Marijuana; dual licensees; rural communities
02/19/2025 commerce; trade; passport identification
02/11/2025 Fiscal Note Added
01/10/2025 Senate Introduced as working animal; harm; classification
Summary: Requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to issue rules pertaining to marijuana establishment licenses and nonprofit marijuana dispensary registration certificates. Defines the criteria needing to be included in determining eligibility for a license or certificate. Defines the purposes and scope of the licenses. Requires the ADHS to issue rules that allow the establishment of a Rural Opportunity Initiative to create tax revenue and economic opportunities for rural communities. Outlines deadlines for adopting and posting rules, accepting, processing and granting applications. Defines the criteria for eligibility for a license or certificate, including duel licenses or certificates. Requires at least three-fourths of the members of the legislature to support this legislation for it to become effective.
Sponsor: Sen. David Gowan
VPA- Voter Protection Act (Prop 105): Yes
MORE INFO
SB1230- Marijuana; Clinical Research Trials
Status:Awaiting House Committee Of Whole (COW)
04/16/2025 House Majority Caucus
04/16/2025 House Minority Caucus
04/14/2025 C&P House Rules
03/31/2025 Passed House Appropriations Committee (10-8-0)
03/24/2025 DPA House Health & Human Services (7-4-1)
03/13/2025 House 2nd Read
03/12/2025 House 1st Read
03/12/2025 Referred to House Health & Human Services Committee
03/12/2025 Referred to House Appropriations Committee
03/12/2025 Referred to House Rules
03/05/2025 Transmit to House
03/05/2025 PASSED Senate Third Reading (23-6-1)
03/03/2025 DPA Senate Committee of the Whole
02/18/2025 Senate Majority Caucus
02/18/2025 Senate Minority Caucus
02/17/2025 Senate Consent Calendar Object: Yes
02/17/2025 PFC – Senate Rules
02/11/2025 DP (Due Pass) Senate Appropriations (7-3-0)
02/05/2025 DP (Due Pass) Senate Health and Human Services (6-0-1)
01/28/2025 Senate 2nd Read
01/27/2025 Senate 1st Read
01/27/2025 Referred to Senate Rules Committee
01/27/2025 Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee
01/27/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services Committee
01/22/2025 Senate Introduced
Summary
Requires monies in the Medical Marijuana Fund to be used to provide grants for marijuana clinical trials conducted pursuant to state law, versus it being an option to use those funds in that manner. Stipulates that this legislation becomes effective only on the affirmative vote of at least three fourths of the members of each House of the legislature.
Sections Affected
36-2817- Amended
36-2822- Amended
Sponsor
Prime: Payne
VPA- Voter Protection Act (Prop 105): Yes
FOR MORE INFO
SENATE FACT SHEET: HHS-APPROP As Passed COW
SB1229 Smart and safe Arizona fund (was) law enforcement personnel; grant program
Status Awaiting House Rules Committee
No Movement
03/31/2025 DPAHouse Appropriations Committee (11-6-0-1)
01/27/2025 Senate Introduced As law enforcement personnel; grant program
Summary: Permits monies in the Medical Marijuana Fund or the Smart and Safe Arizona Fund to be used interchangeably to implement this bill. Adds grants for the Arizona Poison Control System for operations and to support health care providers and providing public health and safety education related to, the Attorney General to investigate and enforce actions pertaining to, and municipal police departments, county sheriff departments, and tribal police agencies to investigate and take action against, the illicit sale of marijuana and intoxicating cannabinoids to required expenditures by the State Treasurer from the Smart and Safe Arizona fund are spent. Authorizes the Attorney General to use monies from either fund to investigate and take enforcement action related to the illicit sale, marketing, and distribution of marijuana and illicit cannabinoids.
Sections Affected:
36-2817 Amended
36-2856 Amended
Sponsor:Kavanagh
Striker Sponsor: Livingston
VPA- Voter Protection Act (Prop 105): Yes
MORE INFO