2007 Senate Bill 702

Allow certain item pricing exemptions

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 4, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To exempt non-food products from mandatory item pricing if detailed pricing mandate information is conspicuously displayed with the product, if UPC scanners are available for customer use in the store, and if the store’s automated checkout system meets certain accuracy standards. The bill does not apply to food or nonprescription drugs, except for frozen foods and refrigerated dairy products.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Nov. 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 3, 2008

Failed in the Senate 16 to 21 (details)