HB 405-FN (2020): relative to beer in refillable containers.

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HB 405-FN (2020)

relative to beer in refillable containers.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer

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 retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 25, 2019, September 17, 2019, October 1, 2019 and October 17, 2019. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 8, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 1, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 4.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2019, 10:00 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
  • June 25, 2019, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • September 17, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 1, 2019, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 17, 2019, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 23, 2019, 12:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • September 1, 2020, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Votes

  • January 8, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — 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 10:00 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 11, 2019: Retained in Committee
  • June 25, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 06/25/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
  • September 17, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/17/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
  • October 1, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/01/2019 01:00 pm LOB 302
  • October 17, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/17/2019 01:00 pm LOB 302
  • October 23, 2019: Executive Session: 10/23/2019 12:30 pm LOB 302
  • November 13, 2019: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • January 8, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/08/2020
  • September 1, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/01/2020 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using this link: https://www.zoom.us/j/99708430633 - Executive Session to Follow
  • October 29, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-4)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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  • HB 554-FN (2015): relative to sales of beer in refillable containers.
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