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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HB 1610-FN (2012)

relative to lowering the legal drinking age to 19 for active duty members of the armed forces.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2012, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 22, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 31, 2012: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/31/2012 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 14, 2012: =RESCHEDULED= Public Hearing: 2/14/2012 1:30 PM LOB 204 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • February 16, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 22 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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

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