Hemp

Bill Number: SB1345

Position: Neutral

Sponsor: Rep. Caroline Troy, Sen. Abby Lee

Bill Info: Allows for the production and transport of hemp. Directs the state to develop a hemp plan to be approved by the USDA.

Idaho Legislature Website Link: https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/S1345/

Bill Number: SB1241

Position: Support

Sponsor: Rep. Dorothy Moon, Sen. Mary Souza

Bill Info: Removes hemp with THC content of .3% or less from the list of schedule 1 substances. Allows the transport and cultivation within the state of Idaho.

Idaho Legislature Website Link: https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/S1241/

Bill Number: SB1253

Position: Support

Sponsor: Sen. Mary Souza

Bill Info: Removes CBD oil with THC content of .3% or less from the list of schedule 1 substances. Allows for the research and development of hemp and hemp derived products.

Idaho Legislature Website Link: https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/S1253/

In The News:

• March 13, 2020: SB1345 killed in House Committee: https://www.eastidahonews.com/2020/03/hemp-farming-bill-killed-in-committee/
• January 21, 2020: Hemp Bill introduced. https://apnews.com/5c7a256c30c584c4cb660a626db3797f
• January 15, 2020 Rep. Boyle's Comments: https://www.argusobserver.com/independent/features/legislative-session-room-to-grow/article_1de2d91e-37ad-11ea-9213-9f2ca50176c0.html
• January 15, 2020 Sen. Lee's Comments: https://www.argusobserver.com/independent/news/doing-things-the-idaho-way/article_7b9dca64-3730-11ea-8afb-43d97d4b6854.html
• December 31, 2019: https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/a-bill-to-legalize-hemp-in-idaho-is-coming-back/article_cff5c0a4-e687-5206-99c2-e665e322aa58.html
• December 24, 2019: https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article238523553.html