HB 1241 (2012): relative to table wines and specialty beer.

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HB 1241 (2012)

relative to table wines and specialty beer.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 142

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2012. The committee held work sessions on January 20, 2012 and January 26, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0444h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0444h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 15, 2012 the bill was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2012. The committee held a work session on March 20, 2012. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1336h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1336h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1938s). On May 9, 2012 the Senate adopted “Without Objection Rule 3-7 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1938s, 2/3 necessary”. The committee's amendment (1938s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 9, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 9, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 16, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1938s(NT) (Rep Groen)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2012, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 20, 2012, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 26, 2012, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 6, 2012, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 20, 2012, 10:15 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 20, 2012, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 24, 2012, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0444h — voice vote, passed
  • March 28, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1336h — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1938s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1938s(NT) (Rep Groen) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/10/2012 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • January 12, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 1/12/2012 11:30 AM LOB 303
  • January 20, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/20/2012 11:30 AM LOB 303
  • January 26, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/26/2012 2:30 PM LOB 303
  • February 7, 2012: Executive Session: 2/7/2012 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 8, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0444h for Feb 15 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • February 8, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0444h
  • February 15, 2012: Amendment #0444h Adopted, VV
  • February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0444h: MA VV
  • February 15, 2012: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 6, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/6/2012 10:15 AM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 3/20/2012 10:15 AM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2012: Executive Session: 3/20/2012 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1336h for Mar 28 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-1336h
  • March 28, 2012: Amendment #1336h Adopted, VV
  • March 28, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1336h: MA VV
  • March 28, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • April 24, 2012: Hearing: 4/24/12, Room 102, LOB, 10:20 a.m.; SC15
  • April 26, 2012: On 5/1/12 at 9:15 a.m., a hearing on proposed Amendment to HB 1241, which was previously heard on 4/24/12, SC17
  • May 3, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1938s, NT, 5/9/12; SC18
  • May 9, 2012: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment
  • May 9, 2012: Without Objection Rule 3-7 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1938s, 2/3 necessary, MA
  • May 9, 2012: Committee Amendment 1938s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 9, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1938s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 16, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #1938s(NT) (Rep Groen): MA VV
  • May 17, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/07/2012; Effective 06/07/2012; Chapter 0142

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