HB 1159-FN (2016): relative to sale of tobacco products.
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HB 1159-FN (2016)
relative to sale of tobacco products.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Liquor and Beer
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2016. The committee held work sessions on January 26, 2016 and January 28, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 2, 2016. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 10, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 21, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 1.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2016, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB302
- January 26, 2016, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- January 28, 2016, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 2, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 2, 2016, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB302
- September 21, 2016, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- October 26, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- February 10, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 21, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/21/2016 01:15 PM LOB302
- January 26, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/26/2016 01:00 PM LOB 302
- January 28, 2016: Full Committee Work Session: 01/28/2016 10:00 AM LOB 302
- February 2, 2016: Executive Session: 02/02/2016 01:15 PM LOB302
- February 2, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/02/2016 10:00 AM LOB 302
- February 10, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/10/2016 (Vote 19-1; CC)
- February 10, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/10/2016
- September 21, 2016: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/21/2016 01:00 PM LOB 302
- October 19, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 10/19/2016 11:00 AM LOB 302
- October 26, 2016: Executive Session: 10/26/2016 11:00 AM LOB 302
- October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-1)