2010 House Bill 2411: Criminalize incense, "K2"

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Introduced by Rep. Robert (Rob) Olson (R) on January 11, 2010, to criminalize the unauthorized use or possession of certain herbs and incense as having hallucinogenic effects when inhaled or consumed. These would consist of compounds with the trade names HU-210, JWH-018, and JWH-073, and are commonly referred to as "K2".
- Referred to the House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee on January 11, 2010.
  - Reported in the House on January 26, 2010, recommending the bill be passed as amended. Committee amendments added BZP and TFMPP to the list of Schedule I controlled substances.
Passed 121 to 0 in the House on February 3, 2010, to criminalize the unauthorized use or possession of certain chemicals known as "K2", BZP and TFMPP that have been added to herbs and incense to produce hallucinogenic effects when inhaled or consumed.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Received in the Senate on February 3, 2010.
- Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 4, 2010.
- Referred to the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee on February 15, 2010.
  - Reported in the House on February 24, 2010, recommending the bill be passed.
Passed 37 to 1 in the Senate on February 25, 2010, to criminalize the unauthorized use or possession of certain chemicals known as "K2", BZP and TFMPP that have been added to herbs and incense to produce hallucinogenic effects when inhaled or consumed.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Signed by Gov. Mark Parkinson on March 10, 2010.