Introduced
by
To revise the particular interests that must be represented on a government grape and wine industry council, by adding members who represent brewer and distiller interests. Also, to revise this entity's mission to include providing the same kind of indirect subsidies to those interests that it provides to wine making interests. In 2014 this operation reportedly received $927,898 from certain liquor license fees (taxes) and spent $797,000 on things that are supposed to benefit the industry, including $373,000 on compensation for its staff.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To permit council members and staff to provide technical information to state agencies and the legislature notwithstanding a proposed ban on them "lobbying".
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To revise the particular interests that must be represented on a government grape and wine industry council, by adding a member who represents micro-brewer interests, and shifts funding sources for its budget, which is currently $1.1 million. See also House Bill 5025.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
