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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESHB 1746

HB 1746: Tobacco possession by minor

Making minor possession of tobacco a class 3 civil infraction and clarifying penalties for violation of current laws regarding youth access to tobacco.

Summary

  • Possession of tobacco by a minor is also a class 3 civil infraction. Four hours of community service is an alternative penalty.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1746), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 14, 1997
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 1998
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 25, 1998
Prime sponsor
Mike Sherstad (R-1)
Introduced
February 6, 1997 in the House
Last action
March 25, 1998
Session law
Chapter 133, Laws of 1998
Companion bill
SB 5687
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1746, 2ESHB 1746

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mike Sherstad (R-1)

23 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 14 Republicans)

Jeff Morris D-40Renee Radcliff R-21Brian Hatfield D-19Dave Schmidt R-44Bill Grant D-16John Pennington R-18Brian Sullivan D-29John Koster R-39Joyce Mulliken R-13Alex Wood D-3Les Thomas R-31Pat Scott D-38Mike Carrell R-28Mark Doumit D-19Larry Sheahan R-9Tom Huff R-26Jim Kastama D-25Marc Boldt R-17Tim Hickel R-30Cathy McMorris R-7Bill Thompson R-44Suzette Cooke R-47Hans Dunshee D-39

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 14, 1997
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1746
68 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat162402
Republican52202
How each member voted

Yea (68)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage

February 13, 1998
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1746
94 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat39200
Republican55002
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (2)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage

March 5, 1998
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1746
34 Yea 13 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat111200
Republican23111
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

March 9, 1998
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1746
93 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat38300
Republican55002
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (3)

Excused (2)

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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

House · AMD 211 CODY

March 14, 1997
Version voted on: 2ESHB 1746
92 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40002
Republican52202
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Nay (2)

Excused (4)

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History

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HB 1746 in other sessions

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