HB 443 (1999): allowing certain beverage manufacturers to distribute products directly to retailers.

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HB 443 (1999)

allowing certain beverage manufacturers to distribute products directly to retailers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 169

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 24, 1999, March 30, 1999, April 6, 1999, April 13, 1999, April 21, 1999 and May 11, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 11, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 1999, making it Chapter 169 of the session laws. It took effect on August 30, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • March 24, 1999, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • March 30, 1999, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • April 13, 1999, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • April 21, 1999, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • May 11, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm302,LOB
  • June 11, 1999, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ18, p269
  • February 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/2/1999 due on
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing Mar 3 10:30 Rm302,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 24 1:15 Rm302,LOB
  • March 30, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 30 1:15 Rm302,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 10:00 Rm302,LOB
  • April 13, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 13 11:00 Rm302,LOB
  • April 21, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 21 1:15 Rm302,LOB
  • May 11, 1999: Subcom work session May 11 9:00 Rm302,LOB
  • May 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 20 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • May 11, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0939}; HC50, p1241-1243
  • May 20, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ54, p1438-1440 + 1501
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Ways & Means
  • June 11, 1999: Hearing, 6/11/99, Room 103, SH, 9:30 a.m
  • June 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/17/99
  • June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 23, 1999: Enrolled; HJ74, p1988
  • June 24, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/01/1999 Eff: 8/30/1999 Chap. 0169

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