Budget Amendment ID: FY2017-S4-1024-R2

2nd Redraft EPS 1024

Marijuana education campaign for drivers

Messrs. Lewis, Joyce, deMacedo and Ross moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8311-1000, by adding at the end thereof the following:- "Provided further, that in order to educate drivers about the adverse impacts of using marijuana before or during the operation of a motor vehicle, the department shall collaborate with the department of elementary and secondary education, the department of public health and the registry of motor vehicles to develop an educational campaign for a marijuana education program" and by adding the following new section:- "section X. In order to educate youth about the potential impacts, risks and health consequences of marijuana use on the developing brain, the department of public health shall collaborate with local community substance use coalitions, community health care providers, and the department of elementary and secondary education to develop an educational public health campaign for youth.”