California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 689 — Cigarette and Tobacco Products Tax Law: tobacco products.

Last action — Died on inactive file.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The Cigarette and Tobacco Products Tax Law imposes a tax on every distributor of cigarettes and tobacco products, as defined, at specified rates, including additional taxes imposed under the laws that were enacted by the Tobacco Tax and Health Protection Act of 1988 (Proposition 99) an initiative measure approved by the electorate, November 8, 1988, and the California Children and Families First Act of 1998 (Proposition 10) an initiative measure approved by the electorate, November 3, 1998. Provisions of the law define tobacco products to include any articles or products made of, or containing at least 50%, tobacco, other than cigarettes. The violation of provisions of the law, including requirements and prohibitions relative to tobacco products, is generally a misdemeanor. Proposition 99 prohibits the Legislature from amending provisions of the Tobacco Tax and Health Protection Act of 1988 except by a 45 vote of the membership of both houses of the Legislature and then only if consistent with the act. The California Children and Families First Act of 1998 may be amended only by a vote of 23 of the membership of both houses of the Legislature and then only if in furtherance of the act and consistent with its purposes. This bill would revise the definition of tobacco products to include any articles or products made of, or containing, tobacco, other than cigarettes. Because the bill would expand the definition of tobacco products, it would expand the application of the criminal provisions related to tobacco products and would thereby impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died on inactive file.

  2. To inactive file on motion of Assembly Member Charles Calderon.

  3. Read second time. To third reading.

  4. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 5.) (May 13).

  5. From committee: Do pass, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Re-referred. (Ayes 12. Noes 2.) (April 30).

  6. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.

  8. From committee: Do pass, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Re-referred. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 20).

  9. Referred to Coms. on REV. & TAX. and G.O.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 29.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass.

Passed 15 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14500
Democratic 1000
Republican 0100
Total 15600
% of votes cast 71%29%0%0%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Charles — Yea
De — Yea
Leon — Yea
John — Yea
A. — Yea
Perez — Yea
Audra — Nay
Hall — Yea
Harkey — Nay
Krekorian — Yea
Duvall — Nay
Nielsen — Nay
Skinner — Yea
Solorio — Yea
Torlakson — Yea
Ammiano — Yea
Miller — Nay
Price — Yea
Davis — Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Yea
Strickland, Tony Republican Nay

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Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Passed 13 Yea · 2 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13205
Total 13205
% of votes cast 65%10%0%25%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Hall — Yea
Galgiani — Yea
De — Yea
Leon — Yea
Portantino — Yea
Chesbro — Yea
Hill — Yea
Jeffries — Not Voting
Mendoza — Yea
Nestande — Nay
Price — Yea
Silva — Not Voting
Torrico — Yea
Anderson — Nay
Cook — Not Voting
Coto — Not Voting
Tran — Not Voting
Lieu — Yea
Torres — Yea
Evans — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 689 do?
The Cigarette and Tobacco Products Tax Law imposes a tax on every distributor of cigarettes and tobacco products, as defined, at specified rates, including additional taxes imposed under the laws that were enacted by the Tobacco Tax and Health Protection Act of 1988 (Proposition 99) an initiative measure approved by the electorate, November 8, 1988, and the California Children and Families First Act of 1998 (Proposition 10) an initiative measure approved by the electorate, November 3, 1998. Provisions of the law define tobacco products to include any articles or products made of, or containing at least 50%, tobacco, other than cigarettes. The violation of provisions of the law, including requirements and prohibitions relative to tobacco products, is generally a misdemeanor. Proposition 99 prohibits the Legislature from amending provisions of the Tobacco Tax and Health Protection Act of 1988 except by a 45 vote of the membership of both houses of the Legislature and then only if consistent with the act. The California Children and Families First Act of 1998 may be amended only by a vote of 23 of the membership of both houses of the Legislature and then only if in furtherance of the act and consistent with its purposes. This bill would revise the definition of tobacco products to include any articles or products made of, or containing, tobacco, other than cigarettes. Because the bill would expand the definition of tobacco products, it would expand the application of the criminal provisions related to tobacco products and would thereby impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 689?
AB 689 is sponsored by Calderon, Lisa (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 689?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 689?
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