HB 1647-FN (2006): relative to lowering the legal drinking age for members of the armed forces.

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HB 1647-FN (2006)

relative to lowering the legal drinking age for members of the armed forces.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 19, 2006. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 17–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 2, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal, Feb 15, Without Objection”. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, RM208/LOB
  • January 19, 2006, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208/LOB <Rep. Mead>

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • January 10, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 10 1:00 RM208/LOB
  • January 19, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 19 9:30 RM208/LOB <Rep. Mead>
  • January 26, 2006: Maj Rprt: ITL for Feb 1 (vote 17-2; RC)
  • January 26, 2006: Min Rprt: OTP
  • February 2, 2006: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal, Feb 15, Without Objection
  • February 15, 2006: ITL, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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