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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 6823

SB 6823: Distribution of beer & wine

Modifying provisions relating to the distribution of beer and wine.

Summary

  • Allows wineries, breweries, and microbreweries in Washington and other states to distribute an unlimited amount of wine and beer of their own production to Washington retailers.
  • Allows Washington retailers to contract with common carriers to obtain products directly from wineries, breweries, and microbreweries in Washington and other states.
  • Requires the Liquor Control Board to convene a task force to review the current regulatory system controlling the sale and distribution of beer and wine, and make recommendations about any proposed changes to the system by December 15, 2006.
  • Sets an expiration date of June 30, 2008, for the provisions on direct shipment of wine and beer.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SSB 6823), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2006
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2006
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2006
  3. Passed SenateFeb 9, 2006
  4. Passed HouseMar 2, 2006
  5. GovernorMar 29, 2006
  6. LawMar 29, 2006
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)
Introduced
January 25, 2006 in the Senate
Last action
March 29, 2006
Session law
Chapter 302, Laws of 2006
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
HB 3213
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6823, SSB 6823, 2SSB 6823

AN ACT Relating to the distribution of beer and wine by wineries and breweries located inside and outside Washington state to Washington retail liquor licensees;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 9, 2006
Version voted on: 2SSB 6823
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican22001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2006
Version voted on: 2SSB 6823
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. Effective date 4/14/2006*. (2SSB 6823)
  2. Chapter 302, 2006 Laws. (2SSB 6823)
  3. Governor signed. (2SSB 6823)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SSB 6823)
  5. Speaker signed. (2SSB 6823)
  6. President signed. (2SSB 6823)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SSB 6823)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 6823)
  9. Placed on second reading. (2SSB 6823)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 6823)
  11. APP - Majority; do pass. (2SSB 6823)
  12. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (2SSB 6823)
  13. Referred to Appropriations. (2SSB 6823)
  14. CL - Majority; do pass. (2SSB 6823)
  15. CL - Executive action taken by committee. (2SSB 6823)
  16. First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. (2SSB 6823)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SSB 6823)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 6823)
  19. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SSB 6823)
  20. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6823)
  21. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SSB 6823)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6823)
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 6823)
  26. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SSB 6823)
  27. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6823)
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6823)
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  30. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. On motion, referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6823)
  32. LCRD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6823)
  33. LCRD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
  35. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.

SB 6823 in other sessions

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