SB 262 (2007): establishing a committee to study certain prohibitions on smoking.

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SB 262 (2007)

establishing a committee to study certain prohibitions on smoking.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on March 15, 2007 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 12, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 15–9 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held public hearings on May 1, 2007 and May 2, 2007. The committee held a work session on May 17, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 29, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–5 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On June 6, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 27, 2007, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 103
  • May 1, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 2, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 17, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 29, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • April 12, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Barnes/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • March 15, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 27, 2007: Hearing; March 27, 2007, Room 103, State House 11:30 a.m.; SC13
  • April 5, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/12/07]; SC15
  • April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce (4/11/07)
  • April 12, 2007: Ought to Pass RC 15Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 12, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/1/2007 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 2, 2007: Continued Public Hearing: 5/2/2007 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 17, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/17/2007 9:30 AM LOB 302
  • May 29, 2007: Executive Session: 5/29/07 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 30, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for June 6 (vote 13-5; RC)
  • June 6, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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