HB 147 (1998): relative to disclosure of certain information relating to tobacco products.

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HB 147 (1998)

relative to disclosure of certain information relating to tobacco products.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 165

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held public hearings on January 28, 1997 and February 4, 1997. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 1997 and March 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 8–2. On March 18, 1997 the bill was referred to the Commerce committee. The committee held work sessions on September 10, 1997, September 24, 1997 and October 15, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes as part of its consent calendar, which it adopted on a roll call 248–8. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 1998. The committee voted 5–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 14, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 20, 1998 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 1998, making it Chapter 165 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Squires (SD12)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1997, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • February 4, 1997, 2:40 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • February 11, 1997, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 6, 1997, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM302,LOB<NOTE TIME CHG>
  • September 10, 1997, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • September 24, 1997, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • October 15, 1997, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 10, 1998, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM105A,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • May 14, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1998, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ10,P155
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/08/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 14, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN23 01:35 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • January 28, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN28 01:15 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 4, 1997: CONTINUED HEARING FEB04 02:40 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 6, 1997: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR05 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: C
  • February 11, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB11 01:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 6, 1997: RESCHED SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR06 02:00 RM302,LOB<NOTE TIME CHG>
  • March 10, 1997: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR18 (VOTE 8-2)
  • March 18, 1997: RE-REFERRED TO COMMERCE VV; HJ40B,P1185
  • September 10, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS SEP10 1:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • September 24, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION SEP24 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERC
  • October 15, 1997: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESS OCT15 10:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • October 22, 1997: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1998 SESSION (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • October 22, 1997: PROP RE-REF MAJ AM<0131>; HC98,P2419
  • January 7, 1998: PASSED WITH AM/CONS CAL RC(248-8); HJ3,P127-128 + HJ3A,P217
  • January 29, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ2,P24
  • March 10, 1998: HEARING MAR10 2:30 RM105A,ST HOUSE FOR: PUB INST
  • May 11, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY14 (VOTE 5-2)
  • May 11, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1583>; SC32,P16
  • May 14, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P363 + 370
  • May 20, 1998: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP HUNT MA VV; HJ48,P1938
  • June 4, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ54,P2104
  • June 4, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ18,P527
  • June 15, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/15/98 EFF: 08/14/98 CHAP.0165

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