HB 3461 Oregon House · 2017 Regular Session

Relating to the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement; and declaring an emergency.

Summary
Provides Attorney General with increased enforcement authority over contraband cigarette sales in conjunction with nonparticipating manufacturer adjustment settlement related to tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. Imposes joint and several liability on importer and nonparticipating manufacturer for violation of escrow provisions. Requires nonparticipating manufacturer to post bond to secure escrow obligations. Enhances certification requirements. Allows for sharing of information among Attorney General, Department of Revenue and other federal, state or local agencies for purpose of enforcing Master Settlement Agreement provisions. Prohibits sales of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products via mail, telephone or electronic network. Authorizes execution of investigative demand by Attorney General. Allows for civil penalties. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2017
Committee Review
Jun 2017
Senate Passage
Jun 2017
Signed into Law
Aug 2017
Introduced May 18, 2017 Signed Aug 8, 2017
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Aug 8, 2017
Signed into law
Governor signed.
legislature
Jul 6, 2017
Legislature · Passed
President signed.
legislature
Jul 5, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Speaker signed.
legislature
Jul 1, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Boquist. Passed.
legislature
Jun 30, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
legislature
Jun 21, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules.
legislature
Jun 20, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
Jun 19, 2017
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Smith DB.
legislature
Jun 19, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Smith Warner. Passed.
legislature
Jun 14, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
legislature
May 19, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules.
legislature
May 18, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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