HB 1178 (2008): relative to the definition of beverage.
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HB 1178 (2008)
relative to the definition of beverage.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Commerce
- Subject: Liquor and Beer
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–6. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
- February 19, 2008, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
- February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
- February 7, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/7/2008 10:30 AM LOB 302
- February 19, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2008 10:30 AM LOB 302
- February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302 (Continued 2/21/08 11:00 AM LOB 302 if needed)
- February 20, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 Reg (vote 11-6)
- February 20, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV