SB 66-FN-A-LOCAL (2003): limiting the exemption from the meals and rooms tax for sales of alcoholic beverages by voluntary nonprofit organizations operating under one-day licenses from the liquor commission.
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SB 66-FN-A-LOCAL (2003)
limiting the exemption from the meals and rooms tax for sales of alcoholic beverages by voluntary nonprofit organizations operating under one-day licenses from the liquor commission.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Taxes - State
- Chapter law: 61
The Story
It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held public hearings on February 12, 2003 and March 19, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2003, making it Chapter 61 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.
Sponsors
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Russell Bridle (R - Rock 85)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 2003, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
- March 19, 2003, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
- April 8, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM202,LOB
Votes
- March 27, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Ways & Means
- February 12, 2003: Hearing; February 12, 2003, Room 103, SH, 9:15 a.m.; SC7
- March 19, 2003: Hearing; RECONVENE == March 19, 2003, Room 103, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC14
- March 21, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/27/03]; SC15
- March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Ways & Means; HJ34, p1085
- March 27, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 27, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 8, 2003: Hearing Apr 8 10:00 RM202,LOB
- April 30, 2003: Maj Report OTP for May 8 (Vote 12-1;CC)
- May 8, 2003: Passed
- May 15, 2003: Enrolled
- May 15, 2003: Enrolled
- May 27, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2003 Eff- 7/1/2003 Chap- 0061