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HB0293

Illegal drug manufacturing-precursor chemicals.

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Official summary

2005 General Session Summary for HB0293 Bill No.: HB0293 Drafter: JWL LSO No.: 05LSO-0585 Effective Date: 7/1/2005 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0133 Chapter No.: 246 Prime Sponsor: Representative Harvey Catch Title: Illegal drug manufacturing-precursor chemicals. Subject: Regulates the sale of drugs containing methamphetamine precursor chemicals. Summary/Major Elements: This act: Makes possession of a drug product containing more than 15 grams of specified methamphetamine precursors a felony (5 years/$25,000 or both), except the felony provision does not apply to: retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and pharmacists licensed by the Board of Pharmacy; licensed health care professionals in the course of practicing their profession; household storage consistent with medicinal or household use. Limits sale of specified non-liquid methamphetamine precursors to two packages containing less than three grams of specified precursors or sale in blister packs containing no more than two doses per blister. Requires retailers to sell products containing methamphetamine precursors from behind a counter, from a locked display case, from an alarm-protected display or a display under video surveillance. Makes intentional or knowing violation of sales restrictions a misdemeanor, with increased penalties for subsequent violations. Requires retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers of specified methamphetamine precursors to register with the Board of Pharmacy, report specified information to the Board and be subject to inspection for enforcement of this act. Authorizes the Board to revoke or suspend a license, or impose an administrative penalty of $100 (first offense), $500 (second offense within two years) or $1,000 (third offense within three years).

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 8, 1:54 PM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges a favorable vote because losing the bill entirely would be worse than accepting it without their preferred amendment regarding buyer age tracking.

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Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes concurring with the Senate amendments because they made substantial changes to the bill, and he wants an opportunity to discuss those changes with the Senate.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker argues for keeping control within pharmacies rather than exposing retail workers to potential dangers from individuals seeking large quantities of the drugs.

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Voted No

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports the amendment because it aligns with successful strategies in other states by making precursor drugs less available, despite acknowledging some inconvenience for small towns.

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Voted No

Why they voted this way

The speaker argues that the amendment targets legitimate businesses rather than criminals, effectively making manufacturers and stores into criminals while leaving actual lawbreakers unaddressed.

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

8 roll calls

S Adopted JCC01 29-0-1-0-02005-03-02 · Senate29 yes 0 no
H Adopted JCC01 54-3-3-0-02005-03-01 · House54 yes 3 no
H Did Not Concur 2-49-9-0-02005-02-23 · House2 yes 49 no
S Passed 3rd Reading 27-3-0-0-02005-02-23 · Senate27 yes 3 no
Amendment Failed 11-19-0-0-02005-02-22 · Senate11 yes 19 no
S10 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02005-02-17 · Senate4 yes 0 no
H Passed 3rd Reading 53-6-1-0-02005-02-03 · House53 yes 6 no
H10 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 7-1-1-0-02005-01-25 · House7 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number - 246LSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA0133Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0133Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0133House
  5. Assigned Number HEA0133LSO
  6. S Adopted HB0293JC01Senate
  7. H Adopted HB0293JC01House
  8. H Appointed JCC01 MembersHouse
  9. S Appointed JCC01 MembersSenate
  10. H Did Not ConcurHouse
  11. S Passed 3rd ReadingSenate
  12. Amendment FailedSenate
  13. S Passed 2nd ReadingSenate
  14. Amendment FailedSenate
  15. S Passed CoWSenate
  16. S Amendments AdoptedSenate
  17. S Placed on General FileSenate
  18. S10 Recommended Amend and Do PassSenate
  19. S Introduced and Referred to S10Senate
  20. S Received for IntroductionSenate

Changes

Amendments

5 stored

HB0293HW001

Adopted, Corrected Committee of the Whole by HARVEY

HB0293HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by H10

HB0293S2001

Failed 2nd reading by JENNINGS

HB0293S3001

Failed 3rd reading by JENNINGS

HB0293SS001

Adopted Standing Committee by SCOTT