HB 171 (2012): relative to restrictions on liquor licenses.

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HB 171 (2012)

relative to restrictions on liquor licenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 49

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on January 19, 2011 and February 1, 2011. The committee held a work session on February 22, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 6, 2011 and September 20, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 6, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2613h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2613h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 4, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On January 4, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 8, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held public hearings on March 27, 2012 and April 10, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 25, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2012, making it Chapter 49 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2011, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 1, 2011, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 22, 2011, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 1, 2011, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • September 6, 2011, 10:30 AM: work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • September 20, 2011, 10:15 AM: work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 6, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 27, 2012, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102
  • April 10, 2012, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 4, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2613h — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 19, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/19/2011 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 1, 2011: Continued Public Hearing: 2/1/2011 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 22, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/22/2011 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 25, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/25/2011 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 1, 2011: Executive Session: 3/1/2011 3:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 9, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • May 5, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2011 10:00 AM LOB 302 Insurance Div
  • September 6, 2011: Retained Bill - Banking/Business Div Subcom Work Session: 9/6/2011 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • September 20, 2011: Retained Bill - Banking/Busniess Div Subcom Work Session: 9/20/2011 10:15 AM LOB 302
  • October 6, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/6/2011 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • October 14, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2613h for Jan 4 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • October 17, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-2613h
  • January 4, 2012: Amendment #2613h Adopted, VV
  • January 4, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2613h: MA VV
  • February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • March 27, 2012: Hearing: 3/27/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:10 a.m.; SC12
  • April 10, 2012: Hearing: 4/10/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC14
  • April 19, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/25/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC16
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 25, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2012: Signed By Governor 05/14/2012; Effective 07/13/2012; Chapter 0049

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