HB 228 (1997): relative to the definition of "club-veterans" under the liquor laws.
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HB 228 (1997)
relative to the definition of "club-veterans" under the liquor laws.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Liquor and Beer
- Chapter law: 22
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Local and Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 25, 1997, making it Chapter 22 of the session laws. It took effect on June 24, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Fenton (Hills 24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Hunter (Hills 7)
- Rep. Vincent (Straf 14)
- Rep. Rubin (Rock 25)
- Rep. Y. Coulombe (Coos 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, RM206,LOB
- March 25, 1997, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM103,ST HOUSE
Votes
- April 3, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LOC & REG REV; HJ12,P176
- January 9, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/14/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN29 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR: LOC & REG REV
- February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR:FEB19 VOTE (15-0;CC)
- February 14, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0125>; HC23,P441
- February 19, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ26,P488 + 508
- February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ7,P112
- March 25, 1997: HEARING MAR25 02:45 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: W&M
- March 27, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR *APR01 (VOTE 5-0)
- March 31, 1997: *CHANGED TO APR03 DUE TO STORM
- April 3, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ11,P207 + 232
- April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1618
- April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ12,P243
- April 25, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/25/97 EFF: 06/24/97 CHAP.0022