HB 1159 (2004): relative to prohibited employment for state liquor commission employees.

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HB 1159 (2004)

relative to prohibited employment for state liquor commission employees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 76

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The committee held a work session on January 28, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2004, making it Chapter 76 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2004, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • January 28, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House <Rep O'Neil>
  • April 7, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
  • January 13, 2004: Hearing Jan 13 9:30 RM100, St House
  • January 28, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 28 9:00 RM100,St House <Rep O'Neil>
  • March 10, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 17 (vote 13-2;CC)
  • March 10, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0733}
  • March 17, 2004: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 7, 2004: Hearing; April 7, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC14
  • April 8, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/04]; SC16
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 7, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/7/2004 Eff: 7/6/2004 Chap: 0076

Laws It Would Change

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