SB 129-FN (1991): establishing a study committee on sale and distribution of cigarettes.

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SB 129-FN (1991)

establishing a study committee on sale and distribution of cigarettes.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 13, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 26, 1991 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–1. On May 28, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Heath (SD3) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM104,LOB
  • April 10, 1991, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • February 13, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS
  • February 7, 1991: HEARING FEB07 09:30 RM104,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • February 11, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB13
  • February 11, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC9,P20-21
  • February 13, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ5,P42 + 43
  • March 26, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; HJ60,P1368
  • April 10, 1991: HEARING APR10 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • May 24, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAY28 (VOTE 15-1)
  • May 28, 1991: REP PERHAM MOVED SPECIAL ORDER TO MAY29, ML DIV(144-206); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ85,P1933

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