SB 18 (2021): permitting tastings by liquor manufacturers at farmers markets.

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SB 18 (2021)

permitting tastings by liquor manufacturers at farmers markets.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Liquor and Beer
  • Chapter law: 173

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0020s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0020s) was adopted on a roll call 23–1 on February 4, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On February 4, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 25, 2021 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee met in executive session on May 13, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1403h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-1403h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 10, 2021 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. French. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 30, 2021, making it Chapter 173 of the session laws. It took effect on September 28, 2021.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2021, 1:25 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce
  • March 23, 2021, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • May 13, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Votes

  • June 3, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1403h — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2021, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: To Be Introduced 01/06/2021 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 7, 2021: Remote Hearing: 01/11/2021, 01:25 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • February 4, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0020s , 02/04/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 4, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-0020s , RC 23Y-1N, AA; 02/04/2021
  • February 4, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0020s, RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/04/2021
  • February 25, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 02/25/2021 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 23, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/23/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97167243328 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • May 13, 2021: Executive Session: 05/13/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/93883325643
  • May 25, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1403h (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • June 3, 2021: Amendment #2021-1403h : AA VV 06/03/2021
  • June 3, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1403h: MA VV 06/03/2021
  • June 10, 2021: Sen. French Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/10/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • July 30, 2021: Signed by the Governor on 07/30/2021; Chapter 0173; Effective 09/28/2021

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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

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