HB 588-FN (2009): relative to lowering the legal drinking age.

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HB 588-FN (2009)

relative to lowering the legal drinking age.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Local and Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, LOB 303
  • February 17, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Local and Regulated Revenues, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Local and Regulated Revenues
  • February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • February 18, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 CC (vote 17-0)
  • March 4, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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