BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1278: Malt liquor labeling

Concerning the labeling of malt liquor packages.

Summary

  • The term A lager @ may appear on labels of malt liquor products. The term includes all currently identified malt beverages such as beer, ale, lager beer, stout, and porter.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1278), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 100, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 11, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 9, 1997
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawApr 21, 1997
Prime sponsor
Karen Schmidt (R-23)
Introduced
January 21, 1997 in the House
Last action
April 21, 1997
Session law
Chapter 100, Laws of 1997

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 11, 1997
Version voted on: HB 1278
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40002
Republican56000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

April 9, 1997
Version voted on: HB 1278
47 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican24011
How each member voted

History

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HB 1278 in other sessions

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