SB 73 (2015): relative to documentation of age to purchase alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.

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SB 73 (2015)

relative to documentation of age to purchase alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 179

The Story

The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0102s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0102s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It was introduced on March 4, 2015 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2015. The committee held a work session on April 14, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 12, 2015 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. On June 3, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 11, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2015, making it Chapter 179 of the session laws. It took effect on June 26, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2015, 12:15 PM: hearing, LOB 101
  • March 24, 2015, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 14, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 12, 2015, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • February 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0102s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 2015: Hearing: 1/28/15, Room 101, LOB, 12:15 p.m.; SC6
  • February 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0102s, NT, 2/12/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC9
  • February 12, 2015: Committee Amendment 0102s, NT, AA, VV
  • February 12, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0102s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 4, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 24, 2015: Public Hearing: 3/24/2015 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • April 14, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/14/2015 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 12, 2015: Executive Session: 5/12/2015 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • May 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jun 3 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • June 3, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 6/11/2015)
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/11/2015)
  • June 26, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 06/26/2015; Chapter 0179; Effective 06/26/2015

Laws It Would Change

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