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South Dakota Senate Rejects Debate On Banning Intoxicating Hemp And Kratom

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A committee advanced the bills without recommending their passage.

By John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight

State senators voted against the debate banning hemp-derived consumables and kratom on Thursday at the South Dakota Capitol in Pierre.

Separate bills to ban the use, possession, sale or consumption of these intoxicating substances advanced through a Senate committee Wednesday, but the committee voted to send them to the Senate floor without a recommendation, rather than a recommendation to pass them.

Under Senate rules, bills that enter the full chamber’s calendar without a recommendation need the support of a majority of senators before they are eligible for debate, and ultimately a vote.

Sen. Kevin Jensen, R-Canton, moved to place the bills on the Senate calendar for Monday. He said both bills had sparked heated debate and had survived attempts by some committee members to defeat them.

In the bill to ban intoxicants derived from hemp, for those who do not have a marijuana card, Senate Bill 61, Jensen said amendments are in the works to address opponents’ concerns.

He offered similar comments, without mentioning possible corrections, when he went to the venue Senate Bill 77Banning kratom products on Senate calendar.

“This is a very important bill,” Jensen said.

Sen. John Carley, R-Piedmont, the bills’ lead sponsor, noted that all members of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted to send the bills “for consideration.”

Both moves failed. Senators voted 19-14 to debate hemp product bans, with one member excused, and rejected a kratom debate 20-13.

This story was first published by the South Dakota Searchlight.

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DesignLights Consortium announces new Industry Advisory Committee members

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The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) announced the addition of five new members to the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), a 15-member group of lighting professionals who provide advice and support for DLC’s mission and strategic direction.

“DLC is excited to welcome these new IAC members as we begin implementing important updates to our Solid-State Lighting (SSL) and LUNA technical requirements and continue to promote the implementation of lighting controls,” said DLC Executive Director and CEO Tina Halfpenny. “Along with our existing partners, they bring a breadth and depth of experience in lighting technology, and we look forward to working closely with them in the coming months and years.”

As specified in the IAC’s letter, its members may include nominees from the four lighting manufacturers with the largest number of listings on the DLC’s SSL Qualified Products List (QPL), as well as representatives from two small (less than 250 employees) lighting manufacturers with SSL or Horticultural QPL products; Two medium-sized manufacturers (250 to 1,000 employees) listed on SSL or Horticulture QPL; three lighting control manufacturers with products in the online lighting control QPL; two light distributors; and two specifiers.

The following self-appointed and DLC-appointed industry representatives will replace the outgoing IAC members: Tyson Taussig, lighting specialist at Broken Arrow Electric Supply; Greg Hermanowycz, director of project development at Wesco Energy Solutions; Francois R.-Moisan, co-founder and CTO of Sollum Technologies; Evan Smith, vice president of product and supply at Keystone Technologies; and Jennifer Shockley-Loose, Chief Operating Officer, SiteLogIQ. Together, these new members represent lighting distributors, small lighting manufacturers and specialists, and have added a wide range of market and technical insights to the council.

In addition to the new appointments, IAC continues to include Michael Davidson, solution architect engineer at Synapse Wireless; Stephen Irving, standards development leader at Lutron Electronics; Eric Miller, Co-Founder, CEO and CTO of Avi-on Labs; Dan Wang-Munson, head of optics, testing and compliance at RAB Lighting; Jonathan Vollers, LC, Chief Engineering Officer of Cree Lighting; and Bernie Erickson, CMO Emeritus and Key Account Representative. The council also includes representatives from lighting manufacturers with the most SSL QPL listings: Michael O’Boyle, LC, technical policy manager at Signify; Mark Hand, vice president of engineering at Acuity Brands; Devin Jernigan, vice president of strategy, marketing and innovation at Illumus; and Jeremy Yon, director of compliance and industry relations at Current Lighting.

For more information:
DesignLights Consortium
Phone: +1 781-538-6425
(email protected)
www.designlights.org

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Glass House Brands announces new member of Board of Directors

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Glass House Brands has appointed seasoned brand and marketing leader Alison Payne to its Board of Directors effective January 27, 2026.

Ms. Payne fills the Company’s Board seat vacated by the passing of long-term board member George Raveling in September 2025.

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“Alison is an outstanding individual with a proven ability to build brands, lead with innovation and achieve results. She is an excellent addition to our Board with her background in regulated consumer products and extensive experience marketing brands in international markets,” said Kyle Kazan, founder, president and CEO of Glass House. “This is a key moment for Glass House as we prepare for the reprogramming of cannabis. Alison’s expertise and knowledge will be invaluable as we explore further growth and expansion opportunities in the coming year, including both geographic and product line diversification.”

Ms. Payne said, “Throughout my career, I have been passionate about growing well-known consumer brands and helping companies achieve their strategic goals and enter new markets. I look forward to joining Glass House’s Board of Directors and building on its track record of innovation and leadership as it continues to expand.”

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KUBO adds new member to sales team

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KUBO has announced that Mohammad Shayesteh has joined the company as part of its sales team for the UK market.

Mohammad brings experience from the international horticultural sector and is a recognized professional in the greenhouse industry. Over the years, he has built a reputation through his work on commercial greenhouse projects and product development, combining deep technical knowledge with a clear understanding of grower needs and market dynamics.

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With his extensive industry background and established network, Mohammad will focus on further strengthening KUBO’s presence in the UK.

Mohammad Shayesteh will also be at Fruit Logistic in Berlin, and can be met at the KUBO stand (hall 1.2 stand C40). Visitors are welcome to connect with him during the exhibition to discuss current developments and opportunities in the UK market.

For more information:
KUBO Group
Vlotlaan 710
2681 TX Monster, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 174 286 161
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www.kubogroup.nl



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