HB 265 (2001): prohibiting the sale of rolling papers to minors.

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HB 265 (2001)

prohibiting the sale of rolling papers to minors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 171

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2001, making it Chapter 171 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2001, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • May 9, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103

Votes

  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ15, p176
  • January 25, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/25/2001
  • February 7, 2001: Hearing Feb 7 9:30 RM302,LOB
  • February 13, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Feb 22 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • February 22, 2001: Passed; HJ20, p290 + 308
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • May 9, 2001: Hearing; May 9, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC20
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/05/2001 Eff: 1/01/2002 Chap: 0171

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