HB 538-FN (2025): reallocating positions in the liquor commission.

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HB 538-FN (2025)

reallocating positions in the liquor commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 67

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2025, with 4 people signed in online: 3 in support and 1 as neutral. The committee held a work session on February 11, 2025. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 13, 2025 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2025, with 4 people signed in online: 3 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 26, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 10, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 1, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 2025, making it Chapter 67 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2025, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • February 11, 2025, 10:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 104
  • March 5, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • March 13, 2025: floor debate, House
  • March 25, 2025, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • March 26, 2025, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • April 10, 2025: consent calendar, House
  • April 23, 2025, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • May 1, 2025: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

  • March 13, 2025, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2025, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 29, 2025: Public Hearing: 01/29/2025 02:15 pm LOB 302-304
  • February 11, 2025: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/11/2025 10:45 am LOB 104
  • March 5, 2025: Executive Session: 03/05/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • March 5, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/05/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 13, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/13/2025
  • March 13, 2025: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration 03/13/2025
  • March 25, 2025: Public Hearing: 03/25/2025 10:30 am LOB 306-308
  • March 26, 2025: Executive Session: 03/26/2025 01:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • March 27, 2025: Introduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 2, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/02/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • April 10, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/10/2025
  • April 23, 2025: Hearing: 04/23/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:20 am
  • May 1, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025; Vote 4-0; CC
  • May 1, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025
  • May 22, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025)
  • May 22, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025
  • June 2, 2025: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2025; Chapter 67; eff.08/01/2025

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court