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Drug-related bills to go up for public hearing
Sunday, March 31st 2024, 5:00 PM ChST
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A couple of drug-related proposals are set to go up for a public hearing on Monday.
Bill 239 proposes harsher punishment and increases fines for those convicted in trafficking and manufacturing meth and fentanyl.
The other measure up for discussion, Bill 6 would create the responsible cannabis user employment act.
The measure would put an end to marijuana drug testing as a condition of employment, housing, education or government services, unless required by federal law.
Separately, senators will also be holding a public hearing monday morning on Bill 183.
The measure would increase sentencing requirements for anyone convicted of first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving children 12 and under.