PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill clarifying that medical marijuana users can be banned from “safety-sensitive” jobs passes the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee Thursday.
The committee also passes a bill giving lottery winners a choice of whether to make their name and likeness public.
Lobbyists for the construction trades and retailers supported SB12, the “safety-sensitive” jobs bill.
Associated Builders and Contractors lobbyist, Bill Vancamp.
Lobbyist Jeremiah Murphy, representing the S.D. Cannabis Association, says the bill picked on medical marijuana users.
After testimony and committee questions, the committee voted 8 to 1 in favor of SB12. It now goes to the Senate floor.