HB 1477-FN (2020): establishing a committee to study the impact of taxes on tobacco use and their role in tobacco and nicotine cessation programs.

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HB 1477-FN (2020)

establishing a committee to study the impact of taxes on tobacco use and their role in tobacco and nicotine cessation programs.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on February 12, 2020 and February 18, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–8 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0808h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0808h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 169–107. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 4, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 12, 2020, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 18, 2020, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 3, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0808h (NT) — yeas 169, nays 107, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Ways and Means
  • January 16, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/16/2020 10:00 am LOB 202
  • February 4, 2020: Executive Session: 02/04/2020 01:00 pm LOB 202
  • February 12, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/12/2020 01:30 pm LOB 202
  • February 18, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2020 01:00 pm LOB 202
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 01:00 pm LOB 202
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0808h (NT) for 03/11/2020 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Amendment #2020-0808h (NT): AA VV 03/12/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0808h (NT): MA DV 169-107 03/12/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

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