HB 645-FN (2006): relative to reduced cigarette ignition propensity.

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HB 645-FN (2006)

relative to reduced cigarette ignition propensity.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 195

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 9, 2005. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 199–134, then referred it on to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 29, 2005, October 13, 2005, October 25, 2005 and November 10, 2005. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 4, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal for Jan 18 Without Objection”. On January 18, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 259–73. It crossed to the Senate on January 18, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1979). The committee's amendment (1979) was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2006, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2158), offered by Sen. Morse, was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 3, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2006, making it Chapter 195 of the session laws. It took effect on October 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 24, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 22, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM202,LOB
  • September 29, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM202,LOB <Rep Jasper>
  • October 13, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM203,LOB <Rep Jasper>
  • October 25, 2005, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM202/LOB <Rep Jasper>
  • November 10, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM202/LOB <Rep Jasper>
  • March 8, 2006, 11:10 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • March 10, 2005, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP — yeas 199, nays 134, passed
  • January 18, 2006, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM {0064H} — yeas 259, nays 73, passed
  • March 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 2, 2005: Report due Early <f>
  • February 24, 2005: Hearing Feb 24 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 9 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 9, 2005: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Buhlman
  • March 9, 2005: Rep Rodeschin moved LOT, ML DIV(161-172); Passed and ref to Ways & Means RC(199-134)
  • March 9, 2005:
  • March 22, 2005: Ways & Means Hearing Mar 22 10:00 RM202,LOB
  • March 30, 2005: Retained in committee (W&M)
  • September 29, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sept 29 9:00 RM202,LOB <Rep Jasper>
  • October 13, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 13 10:00 RM203,LOB <Rep Jasper>
  • October 25, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 25 11:00 RM202/LOB <Rep Jasper>
  • November 10, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 10 9:00 RM202/LOB <Rep Jasper>
  • November 28, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4, 2006; OTP/AM (vote 17-2; RC)
  • November 28, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0064} (New Title)
  • January 4, 2006: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal for Jan 18 Without Objection
  • January 18, 2006: AM {0064h}, MA, VV
  • January 18, 2006: Passed with AM {0064h}, MA, RC (259-73)
  • January 18, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 1, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 1, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m
  • March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC4
  • March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:30 a.m. ; SC6
  • March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:10 a.m
  • March 9, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/16/06]; SC10
  • March 16, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 25, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1979}(New Title)[05/03/06]; SC17-A, Pg.4-7
  • May 3, 2006: Committee Amendment{1979}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 3, 2006: Sen. Morse Floor Amendment{2158}, AA, VV
  • May 3, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1979}(New Title){2158}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 3, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Reps. Welch & Major, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 31, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 5/31/06; Eff. 10/1/07 Chapter 0195

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