Alcoholic beverage control; stills or distilling apparatuses, permit requirement.
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HB 37 — Alcoholic beverage control; stills or distilling apparatuses, permit requirement.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 386 (effective 7/1/20)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 19, 2019. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Alcoholic beverage control; stills or distilling apparatuses; permit requirement. Narrows the requirement that a permit be obtained from the Board of Directors of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority in order to keep, store, or possess any still or distilling apparatus to include only instances in which a still or distilling apparatus is kept, stored, or possessed for the purpose of distilling alcohol.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill HB 37, a new line (74.220.50.48) has been added, while another line (74.220.50.216) has been removed. This change likely introduces a new requirement or guideline, replacing the older one that is no longer deemed necessary. It matters because updates like these can improve the effectiveness of the bill and ensure it aligns with current needs or priorities.
74.220.50.21674.220.50.48
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 386 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (HB37ER)
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (14-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Rehab sub: ABC
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Impact statement from DPB (HB37)
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Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Passage (88-Y 10-N)
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Read third time and passed House (88-Y 10-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Reported from General Laws (20-Y 2-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 1-N)
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Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20100989D
Sponsors
- Michael J. Webert · Cosponsor
- Mark L. Cole · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 11 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 87 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 87 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 10% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 9% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Hurst, Chris L. | — | Yea |
| Cole, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Yea |
| Brewer, Emily M. | — | Yea |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| David L. Bulova | — | Yea |
| Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Nay |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Nay |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 11% | 0% | 22% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Hurst, Chris L. | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| David L. Bulova | — | Not Voting |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Nay |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 37 do?
- Alcoholic beverage control; stills or distilling apparatuses; permit requirement. Narrows the requirement that a permit be obtained from the Board of Directors of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority in order to keep, store, or possess any still or distilling apparatus to include only instances in which a still or distilling apparatus is kept, stored, or possessed for the purpose of distilling alcohol.
- Who sponsors HB 37?
- HB 37 is sponsored by Michael J. Webert and Cole, Mark L..
- What is the current status of HB 37?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 19, 2019. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 37?
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