SB 74-FN (1997): allowing holders of retail wine and combination wine and beverage licenses to sell fortified wines.

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SB 74-FN (1997)

allowing holders of retail wine and combination wine and beverage licenses to sell fortified wines.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 13, 1997 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Local and Regulated Revenues committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Cohen (SD24) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 1997, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM103, ST HOUSE
  • April 9, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, RM206,LOB

Votes

  • February 13, 1997, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • March 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ2, P26
  • January 22, 1997: HEARING JAN22 10:15 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: W&M
  • February 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR FEB13 (VOTE: 3-0)
  • February 13, 1997: RECOMMITTED TO WAYS & MEANS, SEN F KING MA VV; SJ5, P77
  • March 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR13 (VOTE 3-0)
  • March 13, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ8,P147 + 148
  • March 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LOC & REG REV; HJ42,P1316
  • March 20, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/20/97 DUE ON 04/16/97
  • March 27, 1997: //CANCELLED**STORM//HEARING APR01 10:30 RM206,LOB FOR: LOC & R
  • April 3, 1997: **RESCHEDULED HEARING APR09 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR: LOC&REG REV
  • April 15, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR23 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • April 23, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ54,P1624

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