SB 42-FN (2007): prohibiting smoking in restaurants, cocktail lounges, and certain enclosed public places.

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SB 42-FN (2007)

prohibiting smoking in restaurants, cocktail lounges, and certain enclosed public places.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 203

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 22, 2007 the Senate took up 7 floor amendments and rejected all of them: 0366 (Sen. Downing, 9–15), 0367 (Sen. Clegg, 9–15), 0368 (Sen. Bragdon, 9–15), 0364 (Sen. Gatsas, 9–15), 0338 (Sen. Barnes, 8–16), 0369 (Sen. Gatsas, 9–15) and 0371 (Sen. Gallus, 9–14). On February 22, 2007 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on Floor Amendment (New Title) (0371)” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. A floor amendment (0371), offered by Sen. Gallus, was rejected on a roll call 9–15 on February 22, 2007. A floor amendment (0365), offered by Sen. Clegg, was rejected on a roll call 9–15 on February 22, 2007. On February 22, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 17–7 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee held work sessions on April 24, 2007, May 1, 2007 and May 2, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (1431) was rejected on a roll call 135–216 on May 31, 2007. A floor amendment (1681h) was rejected on a roll call 73–280 on May 31, 2007. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 224–117. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 203 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • April 17, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 24, 2007, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 1, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 2, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 15, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (0366s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Kenney — yeas 9, nays 15, failed
  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (0367s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Clegg — yeas 9, nays 15, failed
  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (0368s) Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Clegg — yeas 9, nays 15, failed
  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (0364s) Sen. Clegg/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 9, nays 15, failed
  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (0338s) Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Clegg — yeas 8, nays 16, failed
  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (0369s) Sen. Clegg/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 9, nays 15, failed
  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (0371s) Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Clegg — yeas 8, nays 15, failed
  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Reconsideration on Floor Amendment (New Title) (0371) — voice vote, passed
  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (0371s) Sen. Clegg/Sen. Barnes — yeas 9, nays 15, failed
  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (0365s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 9, nays 15, failed
  • February 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Clegg/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: FL AM 1431H (REP HUNT) — yeas 135, nays 216, failed
  • May 31, 2007, House: FL AM 1681H (REP VAILLANCOURT) — yeas 73, nays 280, failed
  • May 31, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTP — yeas 224, nays 117, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • February 13, 2007: Hearing; February 13, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m
  • February 13, 2007: Hearing; February 13, 2007, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC7
  • February 15, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/22/07]; SC8
  • February 22, 2007: Sen. Downing Floor Amendment (New Title)(0366), RC 9Y-15N, AF
  • February 22, 2007: Sen. Clegg Floor Amendment (New Title)(0367), RC 9Y-15N, AF
  • February 22, 2007: Sen. Bragdon Floor Amendment (New Title)(0368), RC 9Y-15N, AF
  • February 22, 2007: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment (New Title)(0364), RC 9Y-15N, AF
  • February 22, 2007: Sen. Barnes Floor Amendment (New Title)(0338), RC 8Y-16N, AF
  • February 22, 2007: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment (New Title)(0369), RC 9Y-15N, AF
  • February 22, 2007: Sen. Gallus Floor Amendment (New Title)(0371), RC 9Y-14N, AF
  • February 22, 2007: Sen. Foster Moved Reconsideration on Floor Amendment (New Title) (0371), MA, VV
  • February 22, 2007: Sen. Gallus Floor Amendment (New Title)(0371), RC 9Y-15N, AF
  • February 22, 2007: Sen. Clegg Floor Amendment (New Title)(0365), RC 9Y-15N, AF
  • February 22, 2007: Ought to Pass, RC 17Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg
  • February 22, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • April 17, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/17/2007 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • April 24, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/24/2007 2:30 PM LOB 302
  • May 1, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2007 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 2, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/2/2007 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 15, 2007: Executive Session: 5/15/07 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 23, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 31 (vote 11-7; RC)
  • May 23, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 31, 2007: Floor Amendment #1431 (Rep Hunt): AF RC 135-216
  • May 31, 2007: Floor Amendment #1681h (Rep Vaillancourt): AF RC 73-280
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA RC 224-117
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/19/07; Eff. Date 09/17/07, Chapter 0203

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1177 (2006): prohibiting smoking in restaurants, cocktail lounges, and certain enclosed public places.
  • HB 762-FN (2007): prohibiting smoking in restaurants, cocktail lounges, and certain enclosed places.

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