HB 377 (1994): allowing persons 21 years of age or older to transport partially consumed bottles of table wine purchased with full course meals from on-sale licensed establishments.

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HB 377 (1994)

allowing persons 21 years of age or older to transport partially consumed bottles of table wine purchased with full course meals from on-sale licensed establishments.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 125

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–5, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 10, 1993. On March 10, 1993 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/11/1993”. On March 11, 1993 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/16/1993”. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 16, 1993. On March 16, 1993 the bill was referred to the Transportation committee. The committee held work sessions on October 6, 1993 and October 13, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 5, 1994. On January 11, 1994 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on January 26, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 15, 1994. On February 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 1994, making it Chapter 125 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. M. Holt (Hills 26) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • October 6, 1993, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • October 13, 1993, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB :TRANS
  • January 26, 1994, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • March 30, 1994, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • January 11, 1994, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • February 15, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ8,P116
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • February 3, 1993: HEARING FEB03 10:30 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • February 11, 1993: 21 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 03/03/93); HJ22,P433
  • March 3, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 10-5;CC)
  • March 5, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1750>(NEW TITLE); HC29,P636-637
  • March 10, 1993: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP MCGOVERN; HJ36,P858
  • March 10, 1993: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR11; HJ36,P885
  • March 11, 1993: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR16; HJ37,P905
  • March 16, 1993: RETURNED TO CONSENT CALENDAR, REP MCGOVERN; HJ40,P958
  • March 16, 1993: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP BEHRENS; HJ40,P958
  • March 16, 1993: RE-REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION, REP BEHRENS MA VV; HJ40,P986-987
  • June 17, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM ORG SESSION JUN24 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • October 6, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION OCT06 11:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • October 13, 1993: RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS OCT13 11:00 RM203,LOB :TRANS
  • November 4, 1993: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 01/05/94? (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • November 4, 1993: RE-REF PROP AM<3779>(NEW TITLE); HC118,P2314
  • January 5, 1994: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP LOZEAU; HJ7,P205
  • January 11, 1994: RECOMMITTED TO TRANSPORTATION, REP T CAIN MA VV; HJ9,P320
  • January 13, 1994: //CANCELLED//COMM WORK SESSION JAN18 01:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRA
  • January 26, 1994: FULL COMM WORK SESS JAN26 01:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • February 4, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB15 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • February 4, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4817>(NEW TITLE); HC23,P672
  • February 15, 1994: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP LOZEAU; HJ26,P757
  • February 15, 1994: REP SEARLES MOVED LIMIT DEBATE, MA VV; HJ26,P804
  • February 15, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ26,P805-806 + 807
  • March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ8,P163
  • March 30, 1994: HEARING MAR30 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • April 25, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR26
  • April 26, 1994: SEN J KING MOVED LOT, ML DIV(9-14); PASSED VV; SJ13,P324 + 327
  • May 5, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ61,P1945
  • May 10, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ15,P404
  • May 23, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/23/94 EFF: 07/22/94 CHAP.0125

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