Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 2180 — NOVELTY LIGHTERS-PROHIBIT

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee; (Motion to Reconsider Vote)

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Creates 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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 23 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 2180 includes a new line highlighting that fires started by juveniles are the fastest-growing concern related to safety. Additionally, some lines that were previously included have been removed, streamlining the bill. This change emphasizes the urgency of addressing the risks posed by novelty lighters, which can be mistaken for toys but are actually dangerous. By focusing on youth-related fire hazards, the bill aims to enhance public safety and prevent potentially harmful incidents.

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*LRB09604327RLJ14373b* SB2180 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2010 SB2180 Introduced 2/20/2009, by Sen.
SB2180 Engrossed LRB096 04327 RLJ 14373 b AN ACT concerning novelty lighters.
Michael Noland SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
New Act Creates 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.
LRB096 04327 RLJ 14373 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB2180 LRB096 04327 RLJ 14373 b AN ACT concerning novelty lighters.
The setting of fires by juveniles has been identified as the fastest growing fire threat in the United States, with more than 300 people killed annually, 30% of whom are children, and almost $1 billion in property has been destroyed.
The setting of fires by juveniles has been identified as the fastest-growing fire threat in the United States, with more than 300 people killed annually, 30% of whom are children, and almost $1 billion in property has been destroyed.
The term includes but is not limited to lighters that resemble cartoon characters, toys, guns, watches, musical instruments, vehicles, toy animals, food, or SB2180 - 2 - LRB096 04327 RLJ 14373 b beverages.
The term includes but is not limited to lighters that resemble cartoon characters, toys, guns, watches, musical instruments, vehicles, toy animals, food, or SB2180 Engrossed - 2 - LRB096 04327 RLJ 14373 b beverages.
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Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee; (Motion to Reconsider Vote)

  2. Motion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Cynthia Soto

  3. Third Reading - Short Debate - Lost 051-065-002

  4. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

  5. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May

  7. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin

  12. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson

  13. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  14. Do Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 010-000-000

  15. Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee

  16. Referred to Rules Committee

  17. First Reading

  18. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  20. Arrived in House

  21. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-001

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 2, 2009

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2009

  24. Second Reading

  25. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Edward D. Maloney

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 17, 2009

  27. Do Pass Consumer Protection; 009-000-000

  28. Assigned to Consumer Protection

  29. Referred to Assignments

  30. First Reading

  31. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Noland

Sponsors

  • Michael Noland · Cosponsor
  • Charles E. Jefferson · Cosponsor
  • Marlow H. Colvin · Cosponsor
  • Esther Golar · Cosponsor
  • Karen May · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on · 9 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (5)

  • Michael Noland
  • Charles E. Jefferson
  • Marlow H. Colvin
  • Esther Golar
  • Karen May

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Failed 51 Yea · 65 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 445702
Democrat 6500
Republican 1300
Total 516502
% of votes cast 43%55%0%2%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Jackson — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Lang — Yea
May — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Bradley — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Gordon, Careen — Yea
Gordon, Jehan — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Farnham — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Franks — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
McAuliffe — Nay
Hernandez — Yea
Mell — Nay
Mendoza — Nay
Mulligan — Nay
Myers — Nay
Osmond — Nay
Osterman — Yea
Reitz — Nay
Phelps — Nay
Senger — Nay
Sommer — Nay
Lyons — Nay
Tryon — Nay
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Nay
Wait — Nay
Washington — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Brady — Nay
Burke — Nay
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Mitchell, Jerry — Nay
Watson — Nay
Cavaletto — Nay
Coladipietro — Nay
Cole — Nay
Colvin — Yea
Connelly — Nay
Coulson — Nay
Currie — Yea
Durkin — Nay
Eddy — Nay
Flider — Nay
Fortner — Nay
Fritchey — Nay
Graham — Yea
Hamos — Nay
Hatcher — Nay
Holbrook — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Nay
Howard — Not Voting
Winters — Nay
Cross — Nay
Cultra — Nay
D'Amico — Nay
Golar — Not Voting
Pihos — Nay
Poe — Nay
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Nay
Reboletti — Nay
Reis — Nay
Riley — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Nay
Schmitz — Yea
Soto — Nay
Leitch — Nay
Acevedo — Nay
Arroyo — Nay
Bassi — Nay
Beaubien — Nay
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Nay
Mathias — Nay
Berrios — Nay
Biggins — Nay
Mautino — Nay
Black — Nay
Boland — Yea
Bost — Nay
Brauer — Nay
Brosnahan — Yea
Burns — Yea
McAsey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Nay
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Nay
Fred Crespo Democrat Nay
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Nay
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Nay
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 48001
Republican 1000
Total 58001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Lauzen — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Noland — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Steans — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Forby — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Not Voting
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Link — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Millner — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2180 do?
Creates 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.
Who sponsors SB 2180?
SB 2180 is sponsored by Michael Noland, Charles E. Jefferson, Marlow H. Colvin, Esther Golar, and Karen May.
What is the current status of SB 2180?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 2180?
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