News (Media Awareness Project) - US KY: House Bill Would Allow Hemp Study By Universities |
| Title: | US KY: House Bill Would Allow Hemp Study By Universities |
| Published On: | 2001-02-15 |
| Source: | Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-26 23:59:14 |
Legislative Briefs
HOUSE BILL WOULD ALLOW HEMP STUDY BY UNIVERSITIES
The House yesterday passed a controversial bill that would allow state
universities to conduct research into production of industrial hemp.
The bill passed the House on a 66-32 vote. The bill's sponsor, Rep.
Joe Barrows, D-Versailles, said Kentucky needs the legislation to
"find out if this can help farmers across the state." The bill now
moves on to a Senate committee.
HOUSE BILL WOULD ALLOW HEMP STUDY BY UNIVERSITIES
The House yesterday passed a controversial bill that would allow state
universities to conduct research into production of industrial hemp.
The bill passed the House on a 66-32 vote. The bill's sponsor, Rep.
Joe Barrows, D-Versailles, said Kentucky needs the legislation to
"find out if this can help farmers across the state." The bill now
moves on to a Senate committee.
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