NOVELTY LIGHTERS-PROHIBIT Senate SponsorsSen. Michael Noland-Edward D. Maloney House Sponsors(Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson-Donald L. Moffitt-Kenneth Dunkin-Mike Boland, Charles E. Jefferson, Marlow H. Colvin, Esther Golar and Karen May) 5/21/2009HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Lost 051-065-002 New ActCreates 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. 2/20/2009SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael Noland 2/20/2009SenateFirst Reading 2/20/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 3/4/2009SenateAssigned to Consumer Protection 3/12/2009SenateDo Pass Consumer Protection; 009-000-000 3/12/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 17, 2009 3/12/2009SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Edward D. Maloney 3/24/2009SenateSecond Reading 3/24/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2009 4/1/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 2, 2009 4/2/2009SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-001 4/3/2009HouseArrived in House 4/3/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/3/2009HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 4/6/2009HouseFirst Reading 4/6/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/20/2009HouseAssigned to Consumer Protection Committee 4/28/2009HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 010-000-000 4/28/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/29/2009HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 4/29/2009HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin 4/29/2009HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar 4/30/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/30/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/30/2009HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 5/19/2009HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May 5/21/2009HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 5/21/2009HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland 5/21/2009HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Lost 051-065-002 5/21/2009HouseMotion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Cynthia Soto 8/16/2009HouseRule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee; (Motion to Reconsider Vote)