HB 1553-FN (2008): banning sales of cigarettes through vending machines and banning the distribution of free samples of tobacco products.

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HB 1553-FN (2008)

banning sales of cigarettes through vending machines and banning the distribution of free samples of tobacco products.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • 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 February 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–4 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2008, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • February 14, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/14/2008 2:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302 (Continued 2/21/08 11:00 AM LOB 302 if needed)
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 Reg (vote 10-4)
  • March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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