HB1169Introduced in the House
Classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance and establish permissible uses.
Introduced by Josephine Garcia, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance and establish permissible uses.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 09, 2026 H.J. 534
March 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Do Pass · February 26, 2026
32
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | Absent |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | Yes |
| Glen Vilhauer | 5 | Yes |
| Ernie Otten | 6 | Yes |
| Tim Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Casey Crabtree | 8 | Yes |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 163
Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Certified uncontested, placed on consent
House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 3. H.J. 295
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 260
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Health and Human Services Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 21
Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 21
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0. S.J. 412
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 477
Signed by the President S.J. 448
Delivered to the Governor on March 04, 2026 H.J. 497
Signed by the Governor on March 09, 2026 H.J. 534
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