SB 449 (2020): permitting tastings by distilleries at farmers markets.

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SB 449 (2020)

permitting tastings by distilleries at farmers markets.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 30, 2020 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 02/06/2020, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 6, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 20, 2020 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2020, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • February 6, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 14, 2020: Hearing: 01/14/2020, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
  • January 30, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/30/2020
  • January 30, 2020: Special Order to 02/06/2020, Without Objection, MA; 01/30/2020
  • February 6, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/06/2020
  • February 6, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/06/2020
  • February 20, 2020: Introduced 02/20/2020 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • June 30, 2020: Vacated and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 18 (2021): permitting tastings by liquor manufacturers at farmers markets.
  • HB 162 (2022): permitting tastings by liquor manufacturers at farmers' markets.

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