Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Hearing Notice
HB 754 modifies notice requirements for alcohol license applications and hearings in Harford County. It allows the Board of License Commissioners to publish hearing notices online instead of (or in addition to) newspapers, and requires decisions on new licenses or upgrades to be published either in a local newspaper or on the Board's website. The bill also updates the requirement for posting application notices at business locations for 20 days before hearings. These changes directly affect liquor license applicants, existing license holders, and the Harford County Board of License Commissioners.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Signed May 20, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill progressed from first reading to third reading with a favorable committee report and adoption. The substantive text shows significant reorganization of the bill structure, with sections being reordered and some content duplicated. The core provisions regarding local licensing boards, notice requirements, and hearing procedures remain substantially similar to the original version, though the formatting and section numbering have been adjusted. The effective date of July 1, 2025 remains unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains limited to Harford County as originally stated. No changes to the geographic applicability or the types of licenses covered were identified in the diff.
TECHNICAL
The bill structure was reorganized with section numbers and headers rearranged, though the underlying policy content appears largely preserved.
Committee Report showing favorable recommendation and House action showing adoption were added, indicating legislative progress.
Some text formatting and capitalization changes were made throughout the document, including changes to how amendments are explained.
Signature lines for Governor, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate were added at the end, indicating the bill is ready for final approval.
Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 9, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
9
Committee
6
May 20, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 810
executive
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred Finance
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Mar 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
lower
Mar 9, 2025
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (137-0-3)
house of delegates
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
First Reading Economic Matters
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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