SB 55-FN (2007): establishing a committee to study the efficacy of the Master Settlement Agreement and strategies for addressing the financial burden imposed on the state by cigarette smoking and the use of tobacco products.

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SB 55-FN (2007)

establishing a committee to study the efficacy of the Master Settlement Agreement and strategies for addressing the financial burden imposed on the state by cigarette smoking and the use of tobacco products.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 304

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0646) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee held a work session on May 2, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1468h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 16, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 13, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment{1468}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 20, 2007, making it Chapter 304 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
  • April 17, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 2, 2007, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 8, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0646}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1468h — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment{1468} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 13, 2007: Hearing; February 13, 2007, Room 100, State House, 8:45 a.m.; SC7
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0646}(New Title) [03/22/07]; SC12, Pg.6-7
  • March 22, 2007: Committee Amendment{0646}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 22, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0646}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 22, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means
  • April 17, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/17/2007 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 2, 2007: ==DATE & TIME CHANGE==Full Committee Work Session: 5/2/2007 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 8, 2007: Executive Session: 5/8/07 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 9, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1468h} for May 16 (vote 15-1;CC); HC38, pg.1371-1372
  • May 9, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment #1468h:
  • May 16, 2007: Amendment {1468h} Adopted, VV
  • May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1468h: MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Odell Concurs with House Amendment{1468}; MA, VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/13/07; Eff. Date 07/13/07, Chapter 0304

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