HB 637-FN (2011): relative to lowering the legal drinking age for members of the armed forces.

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HB 637-FN (2011)

relative to lowering the legal drinking age for members of the armed forces.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 2011, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 3, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/1/2011 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 3, 2011: Executive Session: 3/3/2011 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 3, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 15 (Vote 15-1; CC)
  • March 15, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1610-FN (2012): relative to lowering the legal drinking age to 19 for active duty members of the armed forces.

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