HB 400 (1995): allowing liquor licenses to be issued to limited liability companies.

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HB 400 (1995)

allowing liquor licenses to be issued to limited liability companies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Regulated Revenues
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 139

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1995 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1995, making it Chapter 139 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Avery (Ches 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. R. Kelley (Hills 18)
  • Rep. Behrens (Sull 2)
  • Rep. Mercer (Hills 27)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1995, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Regulated Revenues, RM308,LOB
  • March 28, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • May 4, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO REG REV; HJ11,P153
  • January 12, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/12/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • January 31, 1995: HEARING JAN31 10:45 RM308,LOB FOR: REG REV
  • February 8, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB15 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1995: PASSED; HJ25,P534 + 559
  • February 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ6,P55
  • March 28, 1995: HEARING MAR28 11:30 RM101,LOB FOR: WAYS & MEANS
  • May 3, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP MAY04
  • May 4, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ18,P315 + 327
  • May 11, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ19,P356
  • May 16, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ68,P1892
  • May 24, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/95 EFF: 07/01/95 CHAP.0139

Laws It Would Change

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