HB 102 (2007): defining "food" for purposes of the alcoholic beverages laws.
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HB 102 (2007)
defining "food" for purposes of the alcoholic beverages laws.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- Subject: Liquor and Beer
- Chapter law: 131
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2007. The committee held work sessions on February 8, 2007 and February 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0336h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 131 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hector Velez (D - Hills 12) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2007: public hearing, House Commerce
- February 8, 2007, 9:01 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
- February 16, 2007, 2:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
- February 20, 2007, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
- May 8, 2007, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
Votes
- March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
- May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
- January 24, 2007: Public Hearing 1/24/2007, LOB 304, 10:15 a.m
- February 8, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/8/2007 9:01 AM LOB 302
- February 16, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/16/2007 2:45 PM LOB 302
- February 20, 2007: Executive Session: 2/20/07 3:00 pm LOB 302
- February 22, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0336h}NT for March 6 {Vote: 12-5; RC}
- February 22, 2007: Proposed Amendment: #0336h (New Title)
- March 6, 2007: Amendment {0336h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
- March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
- March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- May 8, 2007: Hearing; May 8, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC18
- May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
- May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 6, 2007: Enrolled
- June 14, 2007: Enrolled
- June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 08/17/07; Chapter 0131