HB 694-FN (2003): relative to tobacco product manufacturers not entering master settlement agreements and changing the tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes.
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HB 694-FN (2003)
relative to tobacco product manufacturers not entering master settlement agreements and changing the tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Liquor and Beer
- Chapter law: 152
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 17, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1665). The committee's amendment (1665) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1785), offered by Sen. D'Allesandro, was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 152 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.
Sponsors
- Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 48) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 48)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 2003, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- March 17, 2003, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
- April 25, 2003, 2:55 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
Votes
- May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
- May 29, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Commerce
- February 19, 2003: Hearing Feb 19 3:00 RM302,LOB
- March 17, 2003: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Mar 17 9:15 RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
- March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 15-0;CC)
- March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0857}; HC26, p740
- March 19, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session Mar 19 11:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Fraser>
- March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
- April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Ways & Means
- April 25, 2003: Hearing; April 25, 2003, Room 103, SH, 2:55 p.m.; SC19
- May 16, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1665}, (New Title), [05/22/03]; SC23, Pg.37-38
- May 22, 2003: Committee Amendment{1665}, (New Title), AA, VV
- May 22, 2003: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Amendment{1785}, AA, VV
- May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1665}, (New Title), {1785}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- May 29, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Fraser MA VV
- June 5, 2003: Enrolled
- June 5, 2003: Enrolled
- June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 7/1/2003* Chap: 0152
- June 17, 2003: *Multiple Effective Dates, All except Secs. 6, 7 & 8 eff. 1/1/2004