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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5145

SB 5145: Private label alcohol sales

Equalizing differences between the liquor industries regarding certain sales of alcohol carrying a private label.

Summary

  • Establishes that, consistent with the tiedhouse laws, distillers, craft distilleries, and manufacturers of spirits may identify the producers on private labels, to the same extent as authorized for wineries, breweries, microbreweries, certificate of approval holders, and retail licensees.
  • Establishes that beer, wine, or spirits private label items may be produced, distributed, or sold by any person to the same extent that person is otherwise properly licensed to produce, distribute, or sell beer, wine, or spirits generally.
  • Provides that a beer, wine, or spirits distributor must, to the extent it is reasonably practicable for the distributor to do so, make any product the distributor acquires for resale available to any person legally entitled to purchase such product.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5145), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2017
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2017
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Marko Liias (D-21)
Introduced
January 13, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
HB 1119
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5145, ESSB 5145

AN ACT Relating to equalizing differences between the liquor industries regarding certain sales of alcohol carrying a private label;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marko Liias (D-21)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Maureen Walsh R-16

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2017
Version voted on: ESSB 5145
37 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat17800
Republican20400
How each member voted
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History

  1. On motion, referred to Labor & Commerce. (ESSB 5145)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5145)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5145)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5145)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5145)
  6. Placed on Rules White Sheet. (ESSB 5145)
  7. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5145)
  8. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5145)
  9. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5145)
  10. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5145)
  11. COG - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5145)
  12. First reading, referred to Commerce & Gaming (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 5145)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5145)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5145)
  15. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5145)
  16. Held on second reading. (ESSB 5145)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5145)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5145)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5145)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  23. CLS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5145)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5145)
  25. Minority; without recommendation.
  26. CLS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. First reading, referred to Commerce, Labor & Sports.

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