SB 453 (2004): establishing a committee to study the tobacco master settlement agreement revenue stream to the state, and changing requirements for tobacco manufacturers not participating in the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.

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SB 453 (2004)

establishing a committee to study the tobacco master settlement agreement revenue stream to the state, and changing requirements for tobacco manufacturers not participating in the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Ways and Means
Senate committee: Interstate Cooperation
Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
Chapter law: 226

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held public hearings on January 28, 2004 and February 11, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0698). The committee's amendment (0698) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The committee held a work session on April 13, 2004. 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 April 22, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Gatsas. On May 13, 2004 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 18, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 226 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 28, 2004, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
February 11, 2004, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
March 24, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB
April 13, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, RM202, LOB <Rep Jasper>
May 18, 2004, 1:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 101

Votes

March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 13, 2004, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Interstate Cooperation
January 28, 2004: Hearing; January 28, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC3
February 11, 2004: Hearing; February 11, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC6
March 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0698},(New Title) , [03/11/04]; SC10, Pg.19-20
March 11, 2004: Committee Amendment{0698},(New Title), AA, VV
March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0698},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
March 11, 2004: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means
March 24, 2004: Hearing Mar 24 11:00 RM202,LOB
April 13, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 13 9:00 RM202, LOB <Rep Jasper>
April 13, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 22 (vote 15-0;CC)
April 13, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1158}(New Title)
April 22, 2004: Passed with Am
May 6, 2004: Senator Gatsas Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference, Adopted
May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Johnson, Gatsas, Estabrook
May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Major MA VV
May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Jasper, Gibson, Roessner & C Hamm)
May 14, 2004: House Conferee Changes: Rep Ingram replaces Roessner
May 18, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 18, 2004, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m
May 18, 2004: Conferee Change; Senator Flanders Replaces Senator Gatsas
May 19, 2004: Conf Comm Report (House Am) Filed
May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted
May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1632}, Adopted, VV
May 25, 2004: Enrolled
May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/04; Sec. 1-5, Eff. 06/11/04; Chapter 0226
June 15, 2004: Section 7 Contingent on Section 8; Remainder Eff. 08/10/04; Chapter 0226

Laws It Would Change

RSA 541-C:3