SB 532 (2008): relative to administrative fines under the indoor smoking act.

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SB 532 (2008)

relative to administrative fines under the indoor smoking act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 325

The Story

It was introduced on February 14, 2008 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1292h). The committee's amendment (1292h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 24, 2008 and April 30, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2008 and May 7, 2008. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1512h). On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to 5/15/2008” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1512h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Gottesman. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 325 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2008, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
  • April 8, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 9, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • April 22, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 24, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 30, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1292h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008 — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1512h — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1292}{1512} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 14, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • March 4, 2008: Hearing; March 4, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC8
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/13/08]; SC10
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • April 8, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/8/2008 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1292h for April 16 Reg (vote 13-2)
  • April 9, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1292h
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1292h Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1292h: MA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Ways and Means
  • April 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/22/2008 2:00 PM LOB 202
  • April 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/24/2008 11:00 AM LOB 202
  • April 30, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/30/2008 9:00 AM LOB 202
  • May 6, 2008: Executive Session: 5/6/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • May 7, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 5/7/2008 LOB 202 1:00 PM or Following Session
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1512h for May 14 Reg (vote 14-2)
  • May 7, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1512h
  • May 14, 2008: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008: MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Amendment #1512h Adopted, VV By Required Two-Thirds
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1512h: MA VV By Required Two-Thirds
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Gottesman Moved Concur with House Amendment{1292}{1512}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08; Eff. Date 01/01/09, Chapter 0325

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