HB 245 (2022): relative to the definition of grocery or convenience store.

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HB 245 (2022)

relative to the definition of grocery or convenience store.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • 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 majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 18–1. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 5, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a division vote 292–62. The committee held a work session on October 12, 2022. The committee met in executive session on October 19, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2021, 3:15 PM: 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, 10:10 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
  • October 12, 2022, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • October 19, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • January 5, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 292, nays 62, 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 03:15 pm 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 10:10 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
  • October 29, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study HB245 10/29/2021 (Vote 18-1; RC)
  • November 3, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • January 5, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 292-62 01/05/2022
  • October 12, 2022: Full Committee Work Session: 10/12/2022 02:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • October 19, 2022: Executive Session: 10/19/2022 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • October 27, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-0)

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