SB 398-FN (2010): relative to prohibited sales of alcoholic beverages.

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SB 398-FN (2010)

relative to prohibited sales of alcoholic beverages.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 283

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on January 26, 2010 and February 2, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0457s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 10, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 10, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 17, 2010 and was referred to the House Local and Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 13, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 21, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 21, 2010 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a work session on May 4, 2010. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–3 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 12, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 243–66. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2010, making it Chapter 283 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2010, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • February 2, 2010, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, LOB 303
  • April 13, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Local and Regulated Revenues, LOB 303
  • May 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 4, 2010, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 10, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0457s — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 243, nays 66, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 26, 2010: Hearing; January 26, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m.; SC4
  • January 26, 2010: Hearing: January 26, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m
  • February 2, 2010: Hearing; February 2, 2010, Room 103, State House, 3:30 p.m.; SC5
  • February 3, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0457s, 2/10/10; SC6, Pg.6
  • February 10, 2010: Committee Amendment 0457s, AA, VV
  • February 10, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0457s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 10, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Local and Regulated Revenues
  • March 16, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 13, 2010: Executive Session: 4/13/2010 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 13, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 21 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 21, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 21, 2010: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • May 4, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 5/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • May 4, 2010: Executive Session: 5/4/2010 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • May 4, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 12 (Vote 12-3; RC)
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 243-66
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 07/08/2010; Effective 01/01/2011; Chapter 0283

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