HB 469 (2007): relative to on-premises cocktail lounge licenses for caterers and relative to beverage manufacturer hospitality rooms.
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HB 469 (2007)
relative to on-premises cocktail lounge licenses for caterers and relative to beverage manufacturer hospitality rooms.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- Subject: Liquor and Beer
- Chapter law: 20
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2007. The committee held a work session on February 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0248h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 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 April 10, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 26, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2007, making it Chapter 20 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, 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
- April 10, 2007, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
Votes
- March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
- April 18, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
- February 7, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/7/2007 11:00 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
- March 8, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0248h}NT for March 21 (vote 16-0; CC)
- March 8, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0248h (New Title)
- March 21, 2007: Amendment {0248h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
- March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
- March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- April 10, 2007: Hearing; April 10, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC15
- April 12, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/18/07]; SC16
- April 18, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 18, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 26, 2007: Enrolled
- April 26, 2007: Enrolled
- May 3, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 5/2/07; Eff. Date 7/1/07; Chapter 0020