2008 Senate Bill 1620

Establish seized non-fire save cigarette procedures

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 6, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Tupac Hunter (D-5)

To establish procedures for notification of manufacturers when cigarettes are seized that do not meet the fire safety standards proposed by Senate Bill 1621, and giving the manufacturer an opportunity to inspect the cigarettes.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Nov. 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To establish procedures for notification of manufacturers when cigarettes are seized that do not meet the fire safety standards proposed by Senate Bill 1621, and giving the manufacturer an opportunity to inspect the cigarettes.

Received in the House

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.