HB 1251-FN (2012): establishing a committee to study requiring that all sales of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption be made at state liquor stores.

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HB 1251-FN (2012)

establishing a committee to study requiring that all sales of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption be made at state liquor stores.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2012. The committee held work sessions on February 9, 2012 and February 21, 2012. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1011h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1011h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2012, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2012-1116h) was rejected on a division vote 123–179 on March 8, 2012. On March 8, 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 Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2012 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2012, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 9, 2012, 1:15 PM: work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 24, 2012, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100

Votes

  • March 8, 2012, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 123, nays 179, failed
  • March 8, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1011h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2012, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 31, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 1/31/2012 2:00 PM LOB 302 =Banking Div=
  • February 2, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 2/2/2012 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • February 7, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/7/2012 2:15 PM LOB 302 =Banking Div=
  • February 9, 2012: Work Session: 2/9/2012 1:15 PM LOB 302 =Banking Div=
  • February 16, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/16/2012 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 21, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 302 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • February 23, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1011h(NT) for Mar 7 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  • February 23, 2012: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2012-1011h (New Title)
  • February 23, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 8, 2012: Amendment #1011h(NT) Adopted, VV
  • March 8, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-1116h(NT) (Rep Hikel) Failed, DIV 123-179
  • March 8, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1011h(NT): MA VV
  • March 28, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
  • April 24, 2012: Hearing: 4/24/12, Room 100, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC15
  • April 25, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/2/12; Vote 6-0; CC; SC17
  • May 2, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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