HB 1510-FN-A (2008): redefining tobacco products and increasing the tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes.

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HB 1510-FN-A (2008)

redefining tobacco products and increasing the tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 12 Reg by a vote of 12–5. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 18, 2008, August 6, 2008, August 27, 2008 and September 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 12 to 5.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 12, 2008, 4:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 19, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • June 18, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • August 6, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • August 27, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • September 24, 2008: work session, House Ways and Means
  • October 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 18, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 10, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • January 29, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • February 12, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/12/2008 4:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 20, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/20/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 12 Reg (vote 12-5)
  • March 12, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Mar 18 Calendar: Without Objection
  • March 18, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means for Interim Study
  • June 18, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 6/18/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • June 18, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Field Trip: 6/24/2008 12:00 PM LOB 202
  • August 6, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • August 13, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/13/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • August 27, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/27/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • September 24, 2008: Interim Study Subcom Work Session: 9/24/2008 LOB 202 1:00 PM or After Session =Orig 3
  • October 29, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/29/2008 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • October 29, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 12-5)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 567-FN-A (2009): redefining tobacco products, increasing the tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes, and dedicating the increase to a tobacco use prevention and cessation program fund.

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