SB 233-FN (2007): relative to specialty beer, relative to sales by beverage vendor licensees, and establishing a committee to study flavored malt beverages.

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SB 233-FN (2007)

relative to specialty beer, relative to sales by beverage vendor licensees, and establishing a committee to study flavored malt beverages.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 380

The Story

It was introduced on February 8, 2007 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held public hearings on March 7, 2007 and March 14, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0703) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 5, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 11, 2007 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. On May 2, 2007 the bill was referred to the Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2007. The committee held work sessions on May 9, 2007, May 17, 2007 and May 22, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 29, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 17–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1916h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On June 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 13, 2007 the Senate adopted “Requests Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2007 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 23, 2007, making it Chapter 380 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 2007, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
  • March 14, 2007, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • May 8, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 9, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 17, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 22, 2007, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 29, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • June 19, 2007, 12:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Am{0703}(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1916h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Requests Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 8, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 7, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 7, 2007, Room 100, State House, 3:50 p.m.; SC9
  • March 7, 2007: Hearing; March 7, 2007, Room 100, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC10
  • March 14, 2007: Hearing; March 14, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m.; SC11
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0730} (New Title) [03/22/07]; SC12, Pg.42-43
  • March 22, 2007: Committee Amendment{0703}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 22, 2007: Ought to Pass with Am{0703}(NT), MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 28, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/05/07]; SC14
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 5, 2007: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments & Administration
  • May 2, 2007: Vacated from Executive Departments & Administration
  • May 2, 2007: Referred to Commerce
  • May 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/8/2007 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 9, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/9/2007 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 17, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/17/2007 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 22, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/22/2007 8:30 AM LOB 302
  • May 29, 2007: Executive Session: 5/29/07 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 30, 2007: Majority Comm Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1916h}NT for June 6 (vote 17-2; RC)
  • May 30, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #1916h (New Title)
  • May 30, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1765h}NT
  • May 30, 2007: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment: #1765h (New Title)
  • June 6, 2007: Majority Committee AM {1916h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • June 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1916h (New Title): MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Burling Non Concur with House Amendment{1916}
  • June 13, 2007: Requests Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 13, 2007: President Appoints Senators; Burling, Fuller Clark, Downing
  • June 14, 2007: Rep Clemons Accede to Senate Request for Comm of Conf
  • June 14, 2007: Speaker appts Reps Reardon, Hunt, Butler and DeStefano
  • June 19, 2007: Conference Committee Meeting; June 19, 2007, Room 103, State House, 12:00 p.m
  • June 21, 2007: Conference Committee Report #2225; House Amendment + New Amendment; Filed
  • June 27, 2007: Conference Committee Report #2225: Adopted, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Conference Committee Report{2225}, Adopted, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 23, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/18/07; Chapter 0380
  • July 23, 2007: Section 5 Shall Take Effect January 1, 2008
  • July 23, 2007: Remainder Shall Take effect July 18, 2007

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