HB 646-FN (2003): relative to liquor licenses and fees.

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HB 646-FN (2003)

relative to liquor licenses and fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 231

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2003. The committee held work sessions on March 6, 2003 and March 18, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1701), offered by Sen. Prescott, was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1788), offered by Sen. Prescott, was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension for 3rd Reading and Final Passage” on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2105) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 7, 2003, making it Chapter 231 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 9:15 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 6, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • March 18, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Hunt>
  • April 23, 2003, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension for 3rd Reading and Final Passage — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Commerce
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing Feb 19 9:15 RM302,LOB
  • March 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 6 10:00 RM302,LOB
  • March 18, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 18 10:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Hunt>
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0793}; HC26, p725-726
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 23, 2003: Hearing; April 23, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC19
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/22/03]; SC23
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass
  • May 22, 2003: Sen. Prescott Floor Amendment{1701}, AA, VV
  • May 22, 2003: Sen. Prescott Floor Amendment{1788}, AA, VV
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1701}, {1788}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 29, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/05/03]; SC25
  • June 5, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Clegg Rules Suspension for 3rd Reading and Final Passage 2/3 nec., MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Hunt MA VV
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled Am{2105}, Adopted
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2105}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 7, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 7/7/2003 Eff: 7/1/2003* Chap: 0231
  • July 7, 2003: *Multiple Effective Dates, Sec. 54 eff. 7/7/2003

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