SB 301-FN (2004): relative to liquor licenses and relative to sales of alcoholic beverages.
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SB 301-FN (2004)
relative to liquor licenses and relative to sales of alcoholic beverages.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Liquor and Beer
- Chapter law: 142
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 29, 2004 the Senate adopted “Special Order to February 5, 2004”. On February 5, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 5, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 5, 2004 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Peterson. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2004, making it Chapter 142 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 2004.
Sponsors
- Sen. Thomas Eaton (R - SD10) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 79)
- Rep. Sheila Francoeur (R - Rock 85)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- March 24, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
Votes
- February 5, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- January 20, 2004: Hearing; January 20, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
- January 22, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/29/04]; SC4
- January 29, 2004: Special Order to February 5, 2004
- February 5, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 5, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- February 5, 2004: Introduced and ref to Commerce
- March 24, 2004: Hearing Mar 24 1:15 RM302,LOB
- March 31, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 22 (vote 13-0;CC)
- March 31, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0985}(New Title)
- April 22, 2004: Passed with Am
- May 6, 2004: Sen. Peterson Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
- May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
- May 13, 2004: Enrolled
- May 24, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/24/04 Eff. 05/24/04; Chapter 0142