HB 1457 (2008): allowing smoking in cigar bars.
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HB 1457 (2008)
allowing smoking in cigar bars.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 20, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–6 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0726h). The committee's amendment (0726h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 24, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 14–10, on a motion by Sen. Gottesman. On May 14, 2008 the Senate failed “Remove From Table” on a roll call 11–13, on a motion by Sen. Kenney. On May 15, 2008 the Senate failed “Remove From Table” on a roll call 11–12, on a motion by Sen. Gallus.
Sponsors
- Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Thomas Buco (D - Carr 1)
- Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1)
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2008, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
- February 20, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
- February 21, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
- April 15, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0726h NT — voice vote, passed
- April 24, 2008, Senate: Laid on Table, Sen. Foster/Sen. Barnes — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
- May 14, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table, Sen Foster/Sen. Barnes — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
- May 15, 2008, Senate: Remove from table, Sen. Gottesman/Sen. Barnes — yeas 11, nays 12, failed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
- February 14, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/14/2008 1:45 PM LOB 302
- February 20, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/20/2008 9:00 AM LOB 302
- February 21, 2008: Executive Session: 2/21/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302
- February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0726h NT for Mar 5 Reg (vote 9-6)
- February 21, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0726h (New Title)
- March 5, 2008: Amendment #0726h (New Title) Adopted, VV
- March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0726h NT: MA VV
- March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC15
- April 16, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/24/08]; SC16
- April 24, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
- April 24, 2008: Sen. Gottesman Moved Laid On Table RC 14Y-10N, MA
- May 14, 2008: Sen. Kenney Moved Remove From Table RC 11Y-13N, MF
- May 15, 2008: Sen. Gallus Moved Remove From Table RC 11Y-12N, MF [05/15/08]