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H.R.4272: Steve McWilliams Truth in Trials Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Nov. 9, 2005
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (18 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Steve McWilliams Truth in Trials Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish as an affirmative defense for any person facing prosecution or a proceeding for any marijuana-related offense that the marijuana-related activities in question were in compliance with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana. Allows a finder of fact to find a defendant guilty of a lesser offense if the defendant's marijuana-related activity was...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Nov. 9, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Sam Farr (D-Calif.) |