Smoking

State (Alabama)
Alabama Regular Session 2011

Smoking, in places of employment and public places, prohibited, State Board of Health to enforce, Alabama Smoke-free Air Act, Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed [HB-149]
Smoking, in places of employment and public places, prohibited, State Board of Health to enforce, Alabama Smoke-free Air Act, Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mary McClurkin Read For The First Time And Referred To The House Of Representatives Committee On Health on 03/03/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

Tobacco Tax - Rates and Distribution of Revenues [SB-654]
Increasing the tobacco tax rate on cigarettes and other tobacco products; providing that the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program shall receive funding from the Other Tobacco Products Tax Fund under specified circumstances; requiring money from the Fund to be used to supplement appropriations to the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program to reach a specified level of funding; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Madaleno Unfavorable Report By Budget And Taxation on 03/21/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Health Improvement and Cost Savings Act [SB-566]
Providing a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for specified health- and fitness-related expenses; limiting the amount of expenses that specified taxpayers may subtract from federal adjusted gross income; requiring the Comptroller in cooperation with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to adopt regulations and report to the General Assembly; applying the Act to tax years after 2011; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Pugh Hearing Cancelled on 02/23/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

Vehicle Laws - Prohibition Against Smoking in Vehicle Containing Young Child [SB-415]
Prohibiting the driver of a motor vehicle in which a person who is under the age of 8 years is a passenger from smoking a tobacco product or allowing a passenger to smoke in the motor vehicle; establishing a fine of up to $50 for a violation of the Act; specifying that the Act does not apply to a mobile home under specified circumstances; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/21/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

The Lorraine Sheehan Health and Community Services Act of 2011 [SB-168]
Increasing the State tax rates for alcoholic beverages sold in Maryland from $1.50 to $10.03 per gallon for distilled spirits, from 40 cents to $2.96 per gallon for wine, and from 9 cents to $1.16 per gallon for beer; providing for the distribution of the additional revenue to special funds to be used only for the purpose of providing additional funding for specified health services; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joanne Benson Hearing 2/23 At 1:00 P.m. (budget And Taxation) on 02/09/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

Criminal Law - Sale of Novelty Lighters - Prohibition [SB-112]
Prohibiting a person from selling at retail, offering for sale at retail, or distributing for retail sale in the State a novelty lighter; establishing a civil penalty for a violation of the Act; defining the term "novelty lighter"; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Conway Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 04/11/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

Tobacco Tax - Rates and Distribution of Revenues [HB-853]
Increasing the tobacco tax rate on cigarettes and other tobacco products; providing that the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program shall receive funding from the Other Tobacco Products Tax Fund under specified circumstances; requiring money from the Fund to be used to supplement appropriations to the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program to reach a specified level of funding; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman Hearing 3/3 At 1:00 P.m. (ways And Means) on 02/16/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

Vehicle Laws - Prohibition Against Smoking in Vehicle Containing Young Child [HB-737]
Prohibiting the driver of a motor vehicle in which a person who is under the age of 8 years is a passenger from smoking a tobacco product or allowing a passenger to smoke in the motor vehicle; establishing a fine of up to $50 for a violation of the Act; specifying that the Act does not apply to a mobile home under specified circumstances; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Barkley Unfavorable Report By Environmental Matters on 03/17/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

Indoor Smoking Prohibition - Exception - Cigar Bars - Baltimore City [HB-605]
Providing that the prohibition against smoking in specified indoor areas does not apply to specified cigar bars in Baltimore City that meet certain requirements; extending the termination date for a specified waiver granted to a cigar bar in Baltimore City that meets specified requirements; and making specified provisions of the Act apply retroactively.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Talmadge Branch First Reading Economic Matters on 02/09/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

Tobacco Products - Distribution - Requirements [HB-583]
Prohibiting the distribution of tobacco products to minors except in specified circumstances; requiring photo identification checks in connection with the distribution of tobacco products to minors; prohibiting tobacco product retailers from storing or displaying tobacco products unless the tobacco products are stored, displayed, and accessed in a specified manner; prohibiting a tobacco product retailer from distributing cigarettes unless the packages of cigarettes contain at least 20 cigarettes; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/22/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Health Improvement and Cost Savings Act [HB-229]
Providing a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for specified health- and fitness-related expenses; limiting the amount of expenses that specified taxpayers may subtract from federal adjusted gross income; requiring the Comptroller in cooperation with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to adopt regulations and report to the General Assembly; applying the Act to tax years after 2011; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/02/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

Criminal Law - Sale of Novelty Lighters - Prohibition [HB-192]
Prohibiting a person from selling at retail, offering for sale at retail, or distributing for retail sale in the State a novelty lighter; establishing a penalty for a violation of the Act; defining the term "novelty lighter"; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Morhaim Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/24/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

Health - Clean Indoor Air Act - Smoking in Transit Passenger Shelters [HB-131]
Prohibiting a person from smoking in specified transit passenger shelters; establishing the intent of the General Assembly to protect the public and employees from involuntary exposure to environmental tobacco smoke in transit passenger shelters; requiring the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to adopt regulations that prohibit environmental tobacco smoke in transit passenger shelters; requiring the Department to report to the General Assembly on specified enforcement efforts; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cheryl Glenn Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 02/22/2011

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2011 Regular Session

The Lorraine Sheehan Health and Community Services Act of 2011 [HB-121]
Increasing the State tax rates for alcoholic beverages sold in Maryland from $1.50 to $10.03 per gallon for distilled spirits, from 40 cents to $2.96 per gallon for wine, and from 9 cents to $1.16 per gallon for beer; providing for the distribution of the additional revenue to special funds to be used only for the purpose of providing additional funding for specified health services; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve Hearing 3/3 At 1:00 P.m. (ways And Means) on 02/16/2011

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State (Texas)
Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. [SB-355]
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Not Again Placed On Intent Calendar on 05/23/2011

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State (Texas)
Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a warning notice posted outside of certain buildings that permit smoking; providing a penalty. [SB-1783]
Relating to a warning notice posted outside of certain buildings that permit smoking; providing a penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rodney Ellis Read First Time on 03/23/2011

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State (Texas)
Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. [HB-670]
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roberto Alonzo Postponed on 05/12/2011

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State (Maine)
Maine 125th Legislature

An Act To Increase the Legal Age To Purchase, Use or Sell Tobacco Products [HB-589]
An Act To Increase the Legal Age To Purchase, Use or Sell Tobacco Products

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Malaby (h) Reports Read. on 06/14/2011

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State (Maine)
Maine 125th Legislature

An Act To Prohibit Smoking in Private Clubs Except in Separate Enclosed Areas [HB-1230]
An Act To Prohibit Smoking in Private Clubs Except in Separate Enclosed Areas

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Saviello (h) Reports Read. on 06/14/2011

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State (Maine)
Maine 125th Legislature

An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Sale of Certain Tobacco Products [HB-1119]
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Sale of Certain Tobacco Products

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Saviello (s) Reports Read Senator Mccormick Of Kennebec Moved To Accept The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report In Concurrence. on 05/25/2011

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