Senate Health Committee Archives

Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Passed in Senate Committee

April 7, 2021 2:28 amApril 9, 2021 3:49 pm

A bill that would legalize possession of several psychedelic drugs, such as LSD and psilocybin “magic” mushrooms, was passed by the Senate Public Safety Committee 4-1 on Tuesday. Senate Bill 519, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), would make...

Women’s Hygiene Products Ingredient List Bill Close To Senate Approval

August 4, 2020 1:57 pmAugust 7, 2020 11:19 am

On Monday, a bill to require all women’s health and menstrual products in California to come with clear labeling and ingredient lists was sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee following months of near-universal approvals in the Assembly and other Senate...

Flavored Tobacco Ban Bill Faces Possible Changes Before Appropriations, Senate Votes

May 18, 2020 2:33 pmMay 18, 2020 2:44 pm

A flavored tobacco ban currently making it’s way through Senate committees is looking at possible amendment alterations in the coming weeks. SB 793 and the flavored tobacco ban Senate Bill 793, written by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), would make...

Vaping Supporters Meet with California Lawmakers About Strict Regulations on Vaping Products

August 28, 2019 12:14 pmAugust 28, 2019 2:08 pm

A group of “reformed combustible cigarette users” and vaping product shop owners met with lawmakers at the State Capitol Wednesday for a “Day of Action” to protect vaping rights. Vaping and e-cigarettes deliver nicotine through vapor rather than smoke. Assembly...

California’s War on Vaping Will Hurt More Than It Helps

April 8, 2019 6:30 amApril 8, 2019 9:16 am

It’s hard to quit smoking. Nicotine makes it highly addictive; the hand-to-mouth motion and deep inhaling combine to form a powerful craving. But the big league damage from cigarettes is really the result of intaking tar and carbon monoxide generated...