S.2962

Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2962 eliminates statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.

Rhode Island S2962 updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act by removing the requirement for statutorily mandated subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board. The bill retains the board's role in advising and recommending on cannabis use, commerce, regulation, and effects. The advisory board will still consist of voting and non-voting members, with the chair having the authority to appoint subcommittees as needed. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary