Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

H 3946 — An Act to enhance diversity in the awarding of liquor licenses

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4880

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 07, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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Summary

By Mr. Sena of Acton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Danillo A. Sena relative to enhancing diversity in the awarding of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4880

  2. Hearing scheduled for 09/13/2021 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

  5. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 201 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (201)

201 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3946 do?
By Mr. Sena of Acton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Danillo A. Sena relative to enhancing diversity in the awarding of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors H 3946?
H 3946 is sponsored by Danillo A. Sena (Democrat), Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democrat), and James B. Eldridge (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 3946?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 07, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H 3946?
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