SB 107-FN (1995): allowing licensed beverage manufacturers to sell beverages to the general public in limited quantities for off-premises consumption.

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SB 107-FN (1995)

allowing licensed beverage manufacturers to sell beverages to the general public in limited quantities for off-premises consumption.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Regulated Revenues
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 180

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 9, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 16, 1995 and was referred to the House Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 1995. The committee held a work session on April 20, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 1995 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 16, 1995 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 1995, making it Chapter 180 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Cohen (SD24) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Rubens (SD5)
  • Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31)
  • Rep. Pantelakos (Rock 30)
  • Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33)
  • Rep. Vaughn (Rock 35)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1995, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM101,LOB
  • April 11, 1995, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Regulated Revenues, RM308,LOB
  • April 20, 1995, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Regulated Revenues, RM308,LOB
  • May 9, 1995, 9:30 AM: executive session, RM105A,ST HOUSE (DIVII)

Votes

  • March 9, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ2,P29
  • February 7, 1995: HEARING FEB07 03:00 RM101,LOB FOR: W&M
  • March 8, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR09
  • March 8, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1695>; SC18,P15
  • March 9, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P109 + 112
  • March 16, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO REG REV; HJ44,P1325
  • March 22, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/22/95 DUE ON 05/03/95
  • April 11, 1995: HEARING APR11 10:45 RM308,LOB FOR: REG REV
  • April 20, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR20 10:30 RM308,LOB FOR: REG REV
  • April 25, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY02 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • May 2, 1995: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ63,P1758
  • May 4, 1995: FIN COMM EXEC SESS MAY09 09:30 RM105A,ST HOUSE (DIVII)
  • May 11, 1995: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY16 (VOTE 21-0;CC)
  • May 16, 1995: PASSED; HJ68,P1892 + 1904
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ22,P481
  • May 23, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ71,P1974
  • June 5, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/05/95 EFF: 01/01/96 CHAP.0180

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