reallocating positions in the liquor commission.
HB 538 reallocates positions within the state liquor commission, changing the number and roles of commissioners. This affects how the commission is staffed and operates, directly impacting its governance structure. The bill became law on June 6, 2025, and takes effect August 1, 2025, after passing unanimously in both chambers.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Signed Jun 6, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
8
Committee
8
Jun 6, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2025; Chapter 67; eff.08/01/2025
lower
May 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 19
upper
Apr 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 10
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 3
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/02/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 19 P. 10
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Executive Departments and Administration 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 8
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 8
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/05/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC)
lower
Feb 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 02/11/2025 10:45 am LOB 104
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 15
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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