HB 1210-FN (1998): relative to the licensing rate for beverage manufacturers.

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HB 1210-FN (1998)

relative to the licensing rate for beverage manufacturers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 96

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 14, 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, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 9, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 26, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 1998, making it Chapter 96 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Avery (Ches 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Wallin (Merr 15)
  • Rep. St. Hilaire (Coos 7)
  • Rep. J. Clemons (Hills 31)
  • Rep. P. Katsakiores (Rock 13)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1998, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, RMS206-208,LOB
  • March 9, 1998, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212,LOB
  • April 21, 1998, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM103, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • April 30, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LOC & REG REV; HJ3,P99
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/11/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
  • January 14, 1998: HEARING JAN14 2:30 RMS206-208,LOB FOR: LOC & RR
  • February 10, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB18 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • February 10, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0600>; HC13,P608
  • February 18, 1998: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ18,P944
  • March 9, 1998: DIV I SUBCOM WK & EXEC SESS MAR09 1:00 RM212,LOB FOR: FINANCE
  • March 11, 1998: FIN COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR19 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • March 19, 1998: PASSED; HJ27,P1324 + 1329
  • March 26, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ8,P189
  • April 21, 1998: HEARING APR21 3:30 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: W&M
  • April 27, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR30 (VOTE 6-0)
  • April 30, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ13,P315 + 318
  • May 7, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ45,P1816
  • May 14, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ15,P342
  • May 20, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/20/98 EFF: 07/01/98 CHAP.0096

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