According to the bill as filed, this is what Paxton’s measure would do if passed:

• SQ 788 ensures that patients who have not yet obtained their state license but are found to possess less than 1.5 ounces of marijuana would face only a misdemeanor charge and a $400 fine. SB 1030 would instead institute those penalties only for licensed patients who are not in possession of their state-issued card at the time of the law enforcement action. Those who have no patient license would be subject to the same criminal law as before SQ 788.

• SQ 788 seals patient applications and ensures that no personal information is retained for the state’s digital records of patient licenses. SB 1030 would have the state retain all information from patient applications, but the records would still be sealed.

• SB 1030 would allow municipalities to enact ordinances banning patients from smoking or vaping anywhere that’s not a private residence.