HB 373 (2008): relative to unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor.

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HB 373 (2008)

relative to unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 25, 2007 and October 11, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 1, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2511h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2511h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 15, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 11–13, on a motion by Sen. Gatsas. The committee's amendment (1867) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a division vote 17–7, on a motion by Sen. Kelly.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 20, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 25, 2007, 10:35 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 11, 2007, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • November 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 1, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2511h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — yeas 17, nays 7, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 7, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/7/2007 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • April 25, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 4/25/2007 10:35 AM LOB 204
  • October 11, 2007: Retained Bill-Subcommittee Work Session: 10/11/07 12:00 PM LOB 204
  • November 1, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/1/2007 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • November 2, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2511h for Jan 2 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • November 2, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2511h
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2511h Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2511h: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 1, 2008: Hearing; April 1, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC13
  • May 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1867} [05/15/08]; SC19A, Pg.4
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Gatsas Moved Laid On Table Division 11Y-13N, MF
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1867}, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1867} [Not Voted On]
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Kelly Moved Laid On Table Division 17Y-7N, MA

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