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SB 441 — Alcoholic beverage control; winery license privileges.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 1008 (effective 7/1/20)
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Alcoholic beverage control; winery license privileges. Allows winery licensees to sell wine at retail on the premises described in the winery license for on-premises consumption or in closed containers for off-premises consumption, provided that such wine is manufactured on the licensed premises.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
34 added · 23 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill SB 441 involve the addition of specific sessions and chapters for wine licensing, including new provisions for winery operations and importers. Notably, it clarifies the regulations surrounding selling wine at retail and introduces a new internet wine retailer license, allowing online sales without the monthly food sale requirement. These changes help to modernize the wine distribution framework in the Commonwealth, making it easier for businesses to operate and adapt to current market practices.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 1008 An Act to amend and reenact § 4.1-207 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control;
[S 441] Approved April 9, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (5)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1008) View text Current html April 09, 2020
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB441ER) View text html March 07, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB441H1 html February 27, 2020
- Amended Engrossed by Senate as amended SB441E html February 04, 2020
- Amended Engrossed by Senate as amended SB441E html January 07, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 1008 (effective 7/1/20)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB441ER)
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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 Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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Title replaced 20108905D-H1
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House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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VOTE: Passage (92-Y 4-N)
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Passed House with substitute (92-Y 4-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB441H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20108905D-H1
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Committee substitute printed 20108905D-H1
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Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 1-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
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House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
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Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Impact statement from DPB (SB441E)
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Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Printed as engrossed 20100875D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB441E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with amendments (14-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Rehab sub: Subcommittee #1
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Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20100875D
Sponsors
- Scott A. Surovell · Primary
- Paul E. Krizek · Cosponsor
- Mark D. Sickles · Cosponsor
- Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler · Cosponsor
- Alex Q. Askew · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (4)
Not signed on (143)
143 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 143 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 91 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 91 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 4% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brewer, Emily M. | — | Yea |
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Cole, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hurst, Chris L. | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Not Voting |
| Hurst, Chris L. | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| 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 | 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 |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | 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 |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 441 do?
- Alcoholic beverage control; winery license privileges. Allows winery licensees to sell wine at retail on the premises described in the winery license for on-premises consumption or in closed containers for off-premises consumption, provided that such wine is manufactured on the licensed premises.
- Who sponsors SB 441?
- SB 441 is sponsored by Scott A. Surovell, Paul E. Krizek, Sickles, Mark D., Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K., and Askew, Alex Q..
- What is the current status of SB 441?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 441?
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