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SB 2180 Illinois Senate · 96th Regular Session

NOVELTY LIGHTERS-PROHIBIT

Summary
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 appear to be a toy, features a flashing light, or makes musical sounds. Prohibits the sale and distribution of novelty lighters. Sets forth exceptions to the prohibition. Imposes a petty offense of not to exceed $500 for each violation. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2009
Committee Review
Aug 2009
Senate Passage
Apr 2009
House Failed
May 2009
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2009 Last action Aug 16, 2009
Floor votes · Senate Apr 2, 2009 · House May 21, 2009

How they voted

57–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 58
Apr 2, 2009
D Democratic36
35 Yea 1
97% Yea
R Republican22
22 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
33
Key actions
3
Committee
7
Aug 16, 2009
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee; (Motion to Reconsider Vote)
lower
May 21, 2009
Introduced
Motion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Cynthia Soto
lower
May 21, 2009
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (47-64-2)
house
Apr 28, 2009
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 010-000-000
lower
Apr 20, 2009
Committee
Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
lower
Apr 6, 2009
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 3, 2009
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
Apr 2, 2009
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (57-0-1)
senate
Mar 12, 2009
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Consumer Protection; 009-000-000
upper
Mar 4, 2009
Committee
Assigned to Consumer Protection
upper
Feb 20, 2009
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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