HB 1578 (2018): relative to samples from nano breweries.

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HB 1578 (2018)

relative to samples from nano breweries.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2018. The committee held work sessions on January 23, 2018, January 30, 2018 and February 21, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0705h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0705h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 2, 2018 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2018, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 23, 2018, 11:35 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 30, 2018, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 21, 2018: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 21, 2018, 8:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 3, 2018, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0705h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 10, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/10/2018 09:00 AM LOB 302
  • January 23, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/23/2018 11:35 AM LOB 302
  • January 30, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/30/2018 10:15 AM LOB 302
  • February 21, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/21/2018 08:45 AM LOB 302
  • February 21, 2018: Executive Session: 02/21/2018 LOB 302
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0705h (NT) for 03/06/2018 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Amendment #2018-0705h : AA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0705h: MA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Commerce
  • April 3, 2018: Hearing: 04/03/2018, Room 100, SH, 02:15 pm
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/02/2018

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