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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 28, 2024 | CA | AB 1775 | Authorizes for the Retail Preparation, Sale, and Consumption of Non-Cannabis Food at "Cannabis Cafes" | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 5) |
| Aug. 28, 2024 | CA | SB 1089 | Requires Grocery Stores and Pharmacies Provide Advance Notice to the Community and Workers Before Closures | Bill Passed - House (57 - 16) |
| May 22, 2024 | CA | AB 2711 | Prohibits Suspension of Students who Disclose Substance Abuse in Order to Seek Support or Services | Bill Passed - House (59 - 8) |
| May 21, 2024 | CA | AB 3206 | Authorizes Alcohol Beverage Sales to Occur between 2 and 4 AM in Certain Fully Enclosed Sports Arenas | Bill Passed - House (55 - 8) |
| May 16, 2024 | CA | AB 2865 | Authorizes K-12 Courses Over Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Disorders | Bill Passed - House (71 - 0) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/28 | AB 1775 | Authorizes for the Retail Preparation, Sale, and Consumption of Non-Cannabis Food at "Cannabis Cafes" | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 5) |
| 8/28 | SB 1089 | Requires Grocery Stores and Pharmacies Provide Advance Notice to the Community and Workers Before Closures | Bill Passed - House (57 - 16) |
| 5/22 | AB 2711 | Prohibits Suspension of Students who Disclose Substance Abuse in Order to Seek Support or Services | Bill Passed - House (59 - 8) |
| 5/21 | AB 3206 | Authorizes Alcohol Beverage Sales to Occur between 2 and 4 AM in Certain Fully Enclosed Sports Arenas | Bill Passed - House (55 - 8) |
| 5/16 | AB 2865 | Authorizes K-12 Courses Over Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Disorders | Bill Passed - House (71 - 0) |