HB 274-FN (1989): establishing minimum mandatory fines for persons who violate certain liquor laws concerning those persons under the age of 21 years; and requiring that persons who purchase kegs of beer sign a keg purchase form.

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HB 274-FN (1989)

establishing minimum mandatory fines for persons who violate certain liquor laws concerning those persons under the age of 21 years; and requiring that persons who purchase kegs of beer sign a keg purchase form.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Regulated Revenues
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer

The Story

It was introduced on January 24, 1989 and referred to the House Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0. On March 7, 1989 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Spencer (Straf 4) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Knight (Hills 6)
  • Rep. Bickford (Straf 10)
  • Rep. Lown (Hills 9)
  • Rep. Harland (Sull 8)
  • Sen. Preston (SD23)
  • Sen. Bond (SD1)
  • Sen. Torr (SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Regulated Revenues, RM308,LOB

The Docket

  • January 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO REG REV
  • January 31, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/30/89 DUE ON 03/06/89
  • February 8, 1989: HEARING 02/08/89 10:00 RM308,LOB FOR: REGULATED REVENUES
  • February 9, 1989: SUBCOMM 02/16/89 11:45 RM308,LOB FOR: REG REV
  • February 23, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 3/7/89 VOTE (14-0 cc)
  • March 7, 1989: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ39, P920

Laws It Would Change

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