SB 103-FN (2009): relative to prohibited sales of alcoholic beverages.
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SB 103-FN (2009)
relative to prohibited sales of alcoholic beverages.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Liquor and Beer
- Chapter law: 95
The Story
It was introduced on February 4, 2009 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0547s) was rejected on a voice vote on March 11, 2009. A floor amendment (0705s), offered by Sen. Reynolds', was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2009 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On May 6, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2009, making it Chapter 95 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Deborah Reynolds (D - SD2)
- Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11)
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7)
- Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 1)
- Rep. Jane Clemons (D - Hills 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2009, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
- March 31, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- April 22, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 11, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0705s} — voice vote, passed
- May 6, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 17, 2009: Hearing; February 17, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m.; SC11
- March 4, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {0547s} [03/11/09]; SC14, Pg.12
- March 11, 2009: Committee Amendment {0547s}, AF, VV; SJ7, Pg.110
- March 11, 2009: Sen. Reynolds' Floor Amendment {0705s}, AA, VV; SJ7, Pg.110-111
- March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0705s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg; SJ7, Pg.111
- March 11, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 11, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- March 31, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/31/2009 1:00 PM LOB 302
- April 22, 2009: Executive Session: 4/22/2009 10:30 AM LOB 302
- April 28, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 6 CC (vote 17-0)
- May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- May 6, 2009: Enrolled
- May 13, 2009: Enrolled
- June 12, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0095