SB 306 (2016): enabling the sampling of beer or wine at farmers' markets.

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SB 306 (2016)

enabling the sampling of beer or wine at farmers' markets.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0263s). The committee's amendment (0263s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2016. The committee held a work session on April 7, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 2016, making it Chapter 179 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 2016.

Hearings and Sessions

January 26, 2016, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
March 29, 2016, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
April 7, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
April 26, 2016, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

February 18, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0263s — voice vote, passed
May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Commerce
January 26, 2016: Hearing: 01/26/2016, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm; SC3
February 18, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0263s , 02/18/2016; SC6
February 18, 2016: Committee Amendment 0263s, AA, VV; 02/18/2016
February 18, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0263s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/18/2016
March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
March 29, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/29/2016 03:00 PM LOB 302
April 7, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/07/2016 10:00 AM LOB 302
April 26, 2016: Executive Session: 04/26/2016 01:15 PM LOB 302
May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 20-0; CC)
May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/11/2016
May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
June 3, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/03/2016; Chapter 0179; Effective 08/02/2016

Laws It Would Change

RSA 179:44