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Tobacco 21 dies while car-sharing companies force a compromise

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The House voted 62-45 to overturn the “Tobacco 21” veto, but it needed a three-fifths majority of 71 votes to become law. The legislation would have set a minimum age of 21 to buy cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco and nicotine-based products such as e-cigarettes and vaping materials.

The bill didn’t have enough House votes to overcome a veto when it was first passed.

* Big surprise…

A veto override vote on a measure that proposed regulations for online car rental programs is on hold.

House Deputy Majority Leader Arthur Turner of Chicago skipped the vote on Rauner’s veto of legislation on so-called peer-to-peer car rental apps. It would subject the rental cars to safety rules and tax collection required for rental car companies .

Turner, who sponsored the measure, hopes he can negotiate a deal and present new legislation in January. Critics said the programs allow people to make extra cash by renting their cars and shouldn’t be required to follow the same rules as companies with large fleets.

That bill received 78 votes in the House when it passed. The car-sharing companies really did a number on it.

* More…

The issue had sparked a massive lobbying campaign on both sides, with substantial campaign cash beginning to flow. Sponsors claimed they had the votes, but I’m told they agreed to talk peace after House Speaker Mike Madigan sent word that he’d prefer not to proceed with an override now. Beyond that, a couple of key lawmakers who favored an override were not able to attend this week’s session, I’m told.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Nov 29, 18 @ 3:16 pm

Comments

“not to proceed with an override now” = no override ever because of the 15 day clock

Comment by Grand Avenue Thursday, Nov 29, 18 @ 3:22 pm
Tobacco 21 will be back in a few weeks. They really out to phase it in. 19 this year, 20 next year, 21 the year after. .

Imagine being an addicted smoker at 19 and being told you can’t buy a cigarette anymore. That certainly won’t feed the black market now will it . . . .

Comment by GOP Turned Dem Thursday, Nov 29, 18 @ 6:12 pm
“The issue had sparked a massive lobbying campaign on both sides, with substantial campaign cash beginning to flow.“

In Illinois state politics, our politicians don’t even try to hide the fact that they’re easily bought off.

Comment by Dave W Thursday, Nov 29, 18 @ 7:54 pm
GOP Turned Dem, that particular problem would only be in affect for 3 years. If it impacted the black market much, even in those 3 years, I would be slightly surprised.

Comment by Perrid Friday, Nov 30, 18 @ 8:12 am