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02-03-2012 - 17:17:47

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HB 1499   By Shelton. Expands the definition of a "glass tube;" a retailer is not to sell a glass tube to a patron whom is suspected of wanting to use the item to introduce a controlled dangerous substance into his or her body.
Bill History: 03-04-11 H Dormant pursuant to the rules

HB 1501   By Shelton. Modifies the term "cigars"; defines the terms "cigar wrap" and "rolling paper"; Mandates the tax imposed on "rolling paper" and where the taxes are apportioned; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 03-04-11 H Dormant pursuant to the rules

HB 2314   By Coody. Raises the legal age to purchase tobacco products in Oklahoma to twenty-one (21) years of age; provides yearly increases in legal age until a specified year; conforms statutory references to new legal ages for purchase.
Bill History: 02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Public Health

HB 2509   By Stiles. Creates the Unauthorized Practices Act; Prohibits a person from practicing a profession for which a license is required from practicing said profession without a license; allows for lawsuit fillings and sets penalties.
Bill History: 02-06-12 H Referred to House Committee on House Econ. Dev., Tourism & Financial Svcs.

SB 179   By Crain. Allows the sale of items packaged in containers or tubes of glass; presumes that the sale of the item is not for a purpose prohibited by law; EMERGENCY.
Bill History: 04-06-11 G Signed by the Governor (Chap: 0)

SB 233   By Anderson. Allows for a tax credit after January 1, 2012 for any person serving as a licensed primary care physician in a rural area; the credit is limited to $5,000 a year.
Bill History: 04-28-11 H Dormant pursuant to the rules

SB 929   By Newberry. Creates a task to study the potential for consolidation of licensing functions for professional and trade occupations.
Remarks:

Evaluate the potential costs and benefits of transferring the authority, powers and duties of the

various boards and commissions that provide oversight and regulation of professions and trades considered

for review by the task force

Bill History: 05-27-11 H Dormant pursuant to the rules

SB 1231   By Mazzei. Requires report for delivery of cigarettes and monthly report from wholesalers by 20th of each month to OTC; Removes out-of-date language; Must correct failure to file tax return within 15 days after tax becomes delinquent.
Bill History: 02-06-12 S Referred to Senate Committee Senate Finance


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