SB444Introduced in the Senate
Controlled dangerous substances; modifying and removing requirements and procedures related to destruction requiring compliance with federal regulation. Effective date.
Introduced by Dave Rader, District 39
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Controlled dangerous substances; modifying and removing requirements and procedures related to destruction requiring compliance with federal regulation. Effective date.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/06/2026
May 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · April 29, 2026
85
Yes
0
No
14
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | Yes |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Rader
Second Reading referred to Public Safety
Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed
Coauthored by Representative Caldwell (Chad) (principal House author)
Placed on General Order
General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute
Measure passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
Referred to Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances
Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances
CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 85 Nays: 0
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/06/2026
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