Reduced cigarette ignition propensity; prohibits manufacture, etc. thereof unless meets standards. (SB208)

Introduced By

Sen. Walter Stosch (R-Glen Allen) with support from co-patron Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Reduced cigarette ignition propensity; civil penalties. Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or offer for sale of cigarettes unless the cigarettes have been tested to determine that they meet a performance standard for fire safety. The test predicts the likelihood that a cigarette will ignite material with which it comes in contact. Cigarette manufacturers are required to file a certification with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services that their cigarettes meet the mandated performance standard as measured by the prescribed test. Cigarette packages are required to be marked so that compliant cigarettes may be distinguished from those not certified as compliant. The specific mark is determined by the manufacturer, subject to Commissioner approval. This measure provides that cigarettes compliant with similar New York regulations will be compliant with these requirements and that manufacturers may use the same package markings they use in that state. Violators are subject to civil penalties. The measure will become effective on January 1, 2010, except that a provision prohibiting localities from enacting or enforcing conflicting provisions becomes effective July 1, 2008. The measure will expire on the effective date of any federal reduced cigarette ignition propensity standard that preempts the measure. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed

History

DateAction
01/07/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 080095332
01/07/2008Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
01/28/2008Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
01/29/2008Committee substitute printed 080134332-S1
01/30/2008Impact statement from DPB (SB208S1)
01/30/2008Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
01/31/2008Read second time
01/31/2008Reading of substitute waived
01/31/2008Committee substitute agreed to 080134332-S1
01/31/2008Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB208S1
02/01/2008Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
02/01/2008Communicated to House
02/12/2008Placed on Calendar
02/12/2008Read first time
02/12/2008Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
02/14/2008Reported from Commerce and Labor (22-Y 0-N)
02/18/2008Read second time
02/19/2008Read third time
02/19/2008Passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
02/19/2008VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (97-Y 0-N)
02/20/2008Enrolled
02/20/2008Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB208ER)
02/20/2008Signed by Speaker
02/21/2008Impact statement from DPB (SB208ER)
02/22/2008Signed by President
03/02/2008G Approved by Governor-Chapter 95 (effective - see bill)
03/02/2008G Approved by Governor-Chapter 96 (effective - see bill)
03/04/2008G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0096)