HB 175 (2017): relative to the definition of a cigar bar.

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HB 175 (2017)

relative to the definition of a cigar bar.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2017. The committee held a work session on January 25, 2017. The committee met in executive session on January 25, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 9, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 11, 2017 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 25, 2017, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 25, 2017, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 2, 2017, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • February 9, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2017, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 18, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/18/2017 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • January 25, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/25/2017 09:00 AM LOB 302
  • January 25, 2017: Executive Session: 01/25/2017 11:15 AM LOB 302
  • February 9, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/09/2017 (Vote 15-2; CC)
  • February 9, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/09/2017
  • February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and Referred to Commerce
  • May 2, 2017: Hearing: 05/02/2017, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
  • May 11, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/11/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 05/11/2017

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