SB 190 (2009): relative to race track cocktail lounge licenses.

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SB 190 (2009)

relative to race track cocktail lounge licenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 88

The Story

It was introduced on February 18, 2009 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 1, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1355h), by a vote of 17–1. The committee's amendment (1355h) was rejected on a division vote 124–234 on June 3, 2009. On June 3, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 280–90. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2009, making it Chapter 88 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 17, 2009, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • April 14, 2009, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 21, 2009, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 21, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • April 1, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 124, nays 234, failed
  • June 3, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 280, nays 90, passed

The Docket

  • February 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 17, 2009: Hearing; March 17, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 3:20 p.m.; SC15
  • March 26, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/01/09]; SC17
  • March 26, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs [3/26/2009]
  • April 1, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2009: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 14, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/14/2009 1:45 PM LOB 302
  • May 5, 2009: Executive Session: 5/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • May 6, 2009: Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment #1355h(NT): 5/12/2009 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 21, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/21/2009 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 21, 2009: Executive Session: 5/21/2009 11:00 AM LOB 302 (Cont 5/26/09 11:00 AM LOB302 If Needed)
  • May 26, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for June 3 RC (vote 17-1)
  • May 26, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1355h (NT)
  • May 26, 2009: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #1355h (New Title)
  • June 3, 2009: Minority Committee Amendment #1355h (New Title) (Rep Winters) Failed, DIV 124-234
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA RC 280-90
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 11, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/2009; Effective 06/11/2009; Chapter 0088

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