SB 501-FN (2016): prohibiting the possession of powdered or crystalline alcohol.
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SB 501-FN (2016)
prohibiting the possession of powdered or crystalline alcohol.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Commerce
- Subject: Liquor and Beer
The Story
It was introduced on January 14, 2016 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 10, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2016. The committee held a work session on April 7, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Jeanie Forrester (R - SD2)
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24)
- Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10)
- Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7)
- Rep. Peter Spanos (R - Belk 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2016, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
- March 29, 2016, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- April 7, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- April 26, 2016, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 10, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 14, 2016: Introduced 01/14/2016 and Referred to Commerce
- February 2, 2016: Hearing: 02/02/2016, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm; SC4
- March 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/10/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC9
- March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/10/2016
- March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- March 29, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/29/2016 01:15 PM LOB 302
- April 7, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/07/2016 10:00 AM LOB 302
- April 26, 2016: Executive Session: 04/26/2016 01:15 PM LOB 302
- May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 05/11/2016 (Vote 19-1; CC)
- May 11, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/11/2016