HB 1277 (1998): prohibiting beverage, wine, and liquor tasting in grocery and convenience stores.

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HB 1277 (1998)

prohibiting beverage, wine, and liquor tasting in grocery and convenience stores.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer

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 22, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. J. Clemons (Hills 31) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. McGuirk (Ches 1)
  • Rep. St. Hilaire (Coos 7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, RM206,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LOC & REG REV; HJ3,P102
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/11/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 22, 1998: HEARING JAN22 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR: LOC & REG REV
  • February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ21,P1114

Laws It Would Change

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