HB 598 (2019): establishing a commission to study beer, wine, and liquor tourism.

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HB 598 (2019)

establishing a commission to study beer, wine, and liquor tourism.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 111

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2019. The committee held a work session on February 21, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0881h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0881h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 19, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2019, making it Chapter 111 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2019, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 21, 2019, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 21, 2019, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 5, 2019, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 8, 2019, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • April 23, 2019, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • March 19, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0881h (NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 20, 2019: Public Hearing: 02/20/2019 10:30 am LOB 302
  • February 21, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/21/2019 09:30 am LOB 302
  • February 21, 2019: Executive Session: 02/21/2019 02:00 pm LOB 302
  • March 5, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 03/05/2019 08:30 am LOB 302
  • March 8, 2019: Executive Session: 03/08/2019 01:30 pm LOB 302-304
  • March 19, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0881h (NT) for 03/19/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 19, 2019: Amendment #2019-0881h (NT): AA VV 03/19/2019
  • March 19, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0881h (NT): MA VV 03/19/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Introduced 03/28/2019 and Referred to Commerce
  • April 23, 2019: Hearing: 04/23/2019, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
  • May 2, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/02/2019; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 2, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Enrolled 05/08/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 05/15/2019)
  • June 21, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/21/2019; Chapter 111; I. Sec. 2 Eff: 11/01/2020 II. Rem. Eff: 06/21/2019

Laws It Would Change

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