SB 93-FN-A (2015): relative to the definition of beverage.

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SB 93-FN-A (2015)

relative to the definition of beverage.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 156

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 with changes (amendment 2015-0231s). The committee's amendment (0231s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2015 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 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 work sessions on April 14, 2015 and May 5, 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 with changes (amendment 2015-1232h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1232h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 3, 2015 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Gorman)” on a voice vote. On June 4, 2015 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Prescott. A committee of conference met on June 10, 2015 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (2115c) 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 19, 2015, making it Chapter 156 of the session laws. It took effect on June 19, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2015, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101
  • March 24, 2015, 10:45 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 5, 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
  • June 10, 2015, 1:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0231s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1232h — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Gorman) — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2015, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1232h; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 11, 2015, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce
  • January 22, 2015: Hearing: 1/22/15, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC6
  • February 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0231s, NT, 2/12/15; SC9
  • February 12, 2015: Committee Amendment 0231s, NT, AA, VV
  • February 12, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0231s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 4, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 24, 2015: Public Hearing: 3/24/2015 10:45 AM LOB 302
  • April 14, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/14/2015 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • May 5, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2015 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 with Amendment #2015-1232h for Jun 3 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • June 3, 2015: Amendment #1232h: AA VV
  • June 3, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1232h: MA VV
  • June 3, 2015: House Accedes to Senate Request for Committee of Conference (Rep Gorman): MA VV (in recess of 6/3/2015)
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Prescott Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment #1232h; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2015: President Appoints: Senators Prescott, Sanborn, and Pierce
  • June 9, 2015: Speaker Appoints: Reps Hunt, Tucker, Jones, Abel (in recess of 6/3/2015)
  • June 10, 2015: Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/10/2015, 1:30 p.m., Room 102, LOB
  • June 11, 2015: Conference Committee Report #2015-2115c; House Amendment, Filed
  • June 11, 2015: Conference Committee Report #2015-2115CofC: Adopted VV
  • June 11, 2015: Conference Committee Report 2115c; Adopted, VV
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 6/11/2015)
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/11/2015)
  • June 19, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2015; Chapter 0156; Effective 06/19/2015

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