Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

H 162 — An Act expanding access to craft beer

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4638

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 162) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to the retail sale of certain malt beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4638

  2. Hearing scheduled for 05/09/2017 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Sponsors

  • Steven S. Howitt · Primary
  • Sheila C. Harrington · Cosponsor
  • John W. Scibak · Cosponsor
  • Jonathan Hecht · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 200 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

  • Sheila C. Harrington
  • John W. Scibak
  • Jonathan Hecht

Not signed on (200)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 162 do?
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 162) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to the retail sale of certain malt beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors H 162?
H 162 is sponsored by Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Sheila C. Harrington, John W. Scibak, and Jonathan Hecht.
What is the current status of H 162?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H 162?
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