Date	Chamber	Action
7/22/2010	House	Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1174

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Retail Sale and Distribution of Novelty Lighters Prohibition Act. Defines a "novelty lighter" as a mechanical or electrical device typically used for lighting cigarettes, cigars, or pipes that is designed to resemble a cartoon character, toy, or similar articles, or has other entertaining features; sets forth exclusions. Prohibits the sale and distribution of novelty lighters. Sets forth exceptions to the prohibition. Provides that a violation is a petty offense, for which a fine not to exceed $500 for each violation may be imposed. Provides for enforcement by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, by a State, county, or municipal law enforcement officer, or by a municipal code enforcement officer. Effective immediately.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the introduced bill with changes. Provides that a person employed by a retail establishment as a clerk shall not be found in violation of the Retail Sale and Distribution of Novelty Lighters Prohibition Act unless he or she sells a novelty lighter with the intent to violate the Retail Sale and Distribution of Novelty Lighters Prohibition Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/28/2010	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
1/29/2010	House	First Reading
1/29/2010	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/9/2010	House	Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
2/10/2010	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
2/10/2010	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith
2/10/2010	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz
2/10/2010	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin
2/10/2010	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost
2/10/2010	House	Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael K. Smith
2/10/2010	House	Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz
2/10/2010	House	Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Marlow H. Colvin
2/10/2010	House	Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Mike Bost
2/16/2010	House	Do Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 013-000-000
2/16/2010	House	Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2/17/2010	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
3/3/2010	House	House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
3/3/2010	House	House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/8/2010	House	House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
3/10/2010	House	Second Reading - Short Debate
3/10/2010	House	House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote
3/10/2010	House	Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3/11/2010	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
3/11/2010	House	Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-002-000
3/11/2010	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente
3/12/2010	Senate	Arrive in Senate
3/12/2010	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading March 15, 2010
3/12/2010	Senate	Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland
3/15/2010	Senate	First Reading
3/15/2010	Senate	Referred to Assignments
4/13/2010	Senate	Assigned to Consumer Protection
4/20/2010	Senate	Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link
4/22/2010	Senate	Do Pass Consumer Protection; 007-000-000
4/22/2010	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 23, 2010
4/28/2010	Senate	Second Reading
4/28/2010	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 29, 2010
4/29/2010	Senate	Third Reading - Passed; 048-000-000
4/29/2010	House	Passed Both Houses
5/28/2010	House	Sent to the Governor
7/22/2010	House	Governor Approved
7/22/2010	House	Effective Date July 22, 2010
7/22/2010	House	Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1174

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