HB 1130-FN (1998): relative to the distribution of beverages.

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HB 1130-FN (1998)

relative to the distribution of beverages.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 42

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Local and Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 1998, making it Chapter 42 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. R. Kelley (Hills 18) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, RM206,LOB
  • March 24, 1998, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM103,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • April 9, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LOC & REG REV; HJ3,P97
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/11/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 21, 1998: HEARING JAN21 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR: LOC & RR
  • February 10, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB18 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • February 10, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0427>; HC13,P606
  • February 18, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ18,P943 + 1009
  • February 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ4,P103
  • March 24, 1998: HEARING MAR24 2:45 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: W&M
  • April 6, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR09 (VOTE 4-0)
  • April 9, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ10,P262 + 273
  • April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ38,P1587
  • April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ12,P297
  • May 5, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/05/98 EFF: 07/01/98 CHAP.0042

Laws It Would Change

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