HB 162 (2022): permitting tastings by liquor manufacturers at farmers' markets.

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HB 162 (2022)

permitting tastings by liquor manufacturers at farmers' markets.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2021 and March 3, 2021. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 8, 2021 and October 13, 2021. The committee met in executive session on October 26, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2022 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2021, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 2, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 3, 2021, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • September 8, 2021, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • October 13, 2021, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • October 26, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB306-308

Votes

  • January 5, 2022, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 9, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/09/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94408830780 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 2, 2021: Executive Session: 03/02/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95215897452
  • March 3, 2021: Executive Session: 03/03/2021 01:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98917516497 (if necessary)
  • March 9, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • September 8, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/08/2021 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • October 13, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/13/2021 09:00 am LOB 302-304
  • October 26, 2021: Executive Session: 10/26/2021 10:00 a.m. LOB306-308
  • November 2, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB162 11/02/2021 (Vote 16-2; CC)
  • January 5, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/05/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 449 (2020): permitting tastings by distilleries at farmers markets.

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