HB 177-FN (2015): relative to sales of alcoholic beverages by manufacturers.

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HB 177-FN (2015)

relative to sales of alcoholic beverages by manufacturers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 9

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2015. The committee held work sessions on February 5, 2015 and February 17, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0098h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0098h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 9, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 15, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2015, making it Chapter 9 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 5, 2015, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 17, 2015, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 31, 2015, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0098h — voice vote, passed
  • April 9, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 22, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/22/2015 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 5, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2015 8:30 AM LOB 302
  • February 17, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/17/2015 3:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Seesion: 3/3/2015 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0098h (NT) for Mar 11 (Vote 20-0; CC); HC19, PG. 391
  • March 11, 2015: Amendment #0098h: AA VV
  • March 11, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0098h: MA VV
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • March 31, 2015: Hearing: 3/31/15, Room 100, SH, 1:45 p.m.; SC15
  • April 2, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/9/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC16
  • April 9, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 9, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 4/9/2015)
  • April 15, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 4/15/2015)
  • May 5, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 5/5/2015; Chapter 09; Effective Date 7/1/2015

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