SB 35 (2015): relative to the definition of wine-fortified.
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SB 35 (2015)
relative to the definition of wine-fortified.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Commerce
- Subject: Liquor and Beer
- Chapter law: 173
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 29, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 4, 2015 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2015. The committee held a work session on April 14, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 12, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 3, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 11, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2015, making it Chapter 173 of the session laws. It took effect on August 25, 2015.
Sponsors
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Betsy McKinney (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Douglas Thomas (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. James Webb (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Brian Chirichiello (R - Rock 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2015, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101
- March 24, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- April 14, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- May 12, 2015, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- January 29, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 3, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
- January 22, 2015: Hearing: 1/22/15, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC6
- January 22, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 1/29/15; SC7
- January 29, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 4, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- March 24, 2015: Public Hearing: 3/24/2015 10:00 AM LOB 302
- April 14, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/14/2015 10:00 AM LOB 302
- May 12, 2015: Executive Session: 5/12/2015 1:15 PM LOB 302
- May 14, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jun 3 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- June 3, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- June 11, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 6/11/2015)
- June 11, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/11/2015)
- June 26, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 06/26/2015; Chapter 0173; Effective 08/25/2015