HB 456-FN (2014): relative to liquor manufacturers and relative to samples of alcoholic beverages.

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HB 456-FN (2014)

relative to liquor manufacturers and relative to samples of alcoholic beverages.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2013. The committee held a work session on February 28, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 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 October 10, 2013 and October 16, 2013. The committee met in executive session on October 22, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 8 unanimously, 20–0. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 9, 2014. On February 6, 2014 the House failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2014-0014h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2014 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held work sessions on March 6, 2014 and March 10, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 25, 2014. On March 26, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1513s). The committee's amendment (1513s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-1648s), offered by Sen. Sanborn, was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2014 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2013, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 28, 2013, 2:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 5, 2013, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 22, 2013, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 6, 2014, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 10, 2014, 10:30 AM: work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 18, 2014, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 8, 2014, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 6, 2014, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
  • February 6, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0014h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • March 26, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2014, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 21, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/21/2013 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 28, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/28/2013 2:45 PM LOB 302
  • March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:45 AM LOB 302
  • March 5, 2013: Retained in Committee
  • October 10, 2013: =New Date= Retained Bill-Subcommittee Work Session Joint with House Enviroment and Agriculture: 10/10/2013 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 16, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session Joint with House Enviroment and Agriculture: 10/16/2013 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 22, 2013: ==Rescheduled== Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/22/2013 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • October 29, 2013: ==Cancelled==Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/29/2013 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • November 25, 2013: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 8 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • January 9, 2014: Removed from Consent Calandar (Rep. Hunt)
  • February 6, 2014: Refer to Interim Study MF VV
  • February 6, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0014h (New Title) AA VV
  • February 6, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0014h(NT) MA VV
  • February 6, 2014: Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 6, 2014: Full Committee Work Session: 3/6/2014 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 10, 2014: Work Session: 3/10/2014 10:30 AM LOB 202
  • March 18, 2014: Executive Session: 3/18/2014 10:30 AM LOB 202 (Time Change)
  • March 21, 2014: Committee Report:Ought to Pass for Mar 25 (Vote 19-0;CC)
  • March 25, 2014: Removed from Consent (Rep. Schroadter)
  • March 26, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • April 8, 2014: Hearing: 4/8/14, Room 101, LOB, 1:40 p.m.; SC13
  • April 23, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1513s, NT, 5/1/14; SC16
  • May 1, 2014: Committee Amendment 1513s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2014: Sen. Sanborn Floor Amendment #2014-1648s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment Not Voted On
  • May 1, 2014: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV:

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