HB 1479-FN (2008): relative to sale of tobacco products and the appeals process concerning the seizure of illegal tobacco products.

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HB 1479-FN (2008)

relative to sale of tobacco products and the appeals process concerning the seizure of illegal tobacco products.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–3 to recommend that the House pass it. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Reynolds.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • January 24, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • January 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 20, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 8, 2008, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:00 PM LOB 302 (Continued 1/31/08 1:00 PM LOB 302 if Needed)
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 2/6 Reg (vote 14-3)
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 19, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 20, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/20/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 9:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 7, 2008: Executive Session: 3/7/2008 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 10, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 CC (vote 15-0)
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 8, 2008: Hearing; April 8, 2008, Room 100, State House, 8:50 a.m
  • April 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/08]; SC15
  • April 17, 2008: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • April 17, 2008: Sen. Reynolds Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 317-FN (2008): relative to the sale of tobacco products and the appeals process concerning the seizure of illegal tobacco products.

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