Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 R cosponsors

SB 6531 — Concerning the performance of personal services by a craft distillery, distiller, spirits certificate of approval holder, or distributor.

Last action — Returned to Senate Rules 3.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 6531 adds provisions allowing craft distilleries, distillers, and spirits approval holders to perform personal services for retailers, such as educational tastings and product demonstrations. This change is significant because it enables these businesses to engage directly with retailers and customers, enhancing product visibility and consumer knowledge while maintaining responsible marketing practices. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that these services should not create undue influence over retailers or compromise public health and safety. Overall, this amendment aims to foster more direct interactions in the alcohol industry, beneficial for both consumers and retailers.

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S-6058.2SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6531State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionBySenate Labor & Commerce (originally sponsored by Senators Braun, Takko, and Schoesler)READ FIRST TIME 02/05/20.AN ACT Relating to the performance of personal services by a craft distillery, distiller, or spirits certificate of approval holder;
S-5062.2SENATE BILL 6531State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionBySenators Braun, Takko, and SchoeslerAN ACT Relating to the performance of personal services by a craft distillery, distiller, spirits certificate of approval holder, or distributor;
A domestic brewery, microbrewery, or beer certificate of approval holder is not obligated to perform any such personal services, and a grocery store licensee may not require the performance of any personal service as a condition for including any product in any tasting conducted by the licensee.(8) Nothing in RCW 66.28.305 prohibits the performance of personal services offered from time to time by a craft distillery, distiller, or spirits certificate of approval holder to retailers when the personal services are:
A domestic brewery, microbrewery, or beer certificate of approval holder is not obligated to perform any such personal services, and a grocery store licensee may not require the performance of any personal service as a condition for including any product in any tasting conducted by the licensee.(8) Nothing in RCW 66.28.305 prohibits the performance of personal services offered from time to time by a craft distillery, distiller, spirits certificate of approval holder, or distributor to retailers when the personal services are:
A craft distillery, distiller, or spirits certificate of approval holder is not obligated to perform any such personal services, and a retail licensee may not require a craft distillery, distiller, or spirits certificate of approval holder to conduct any personal service as a condition for selling any alcohol to the retail licensee, or as a condition for including any product of the craft distillery, distiller, or spirits certificate of approval holder in any tasting conducted by the licensee.
A craft distillery, distiller, spirits certificate of approval holder, or distributor is not obligated to perform any such personal services, and a retail licensee may not require a craft distillery, distiller, spirits certificate of approval holder, or distributor to conduct any personal service as a condition for selling any alcohol to the retail licensee, or as a condition for including any product of the craft distillery, distiller, spirits certificate of approval holder, or distributor in any tasting conducted by the licensee.
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Action History

  1. Returned to Senate Rules 3.

  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  3. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  4. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  5. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Gaming at 03:30 PM

  6. COG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  7. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Commerce & Gaming at 01:30 PM

  8. First reading, referred to Commerce & Gaming.

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 11; absent, 1; excused, 1.

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  11. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  12. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  17. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 12:00 PM

  18. Minority; without recommendation.

  19. Minority; do not pass.

  20. LBRC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  21. Minority; without recommendation.

  22. Minority; do not pass.

  23. LBRC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  24. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:00 AM

  25. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (148)

148 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#31)

Passed 36 Yea · 11 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 18601
Republican 9001
Democrat 9500
Total 361102
% of votes cast 73%22%0%4%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Becker — Yea
Billig — Yea
Brown — Yea
Carlyle — Nay
Darneille — Nay
Das — Yea
Ericksen — Not Voting
Frockt — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Nay
McCoy — Yea
Mullet — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Padden — Nay
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Nay
Takko — Yea
Wilson, L. — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Nay
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Nay
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Nay
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Nay
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Nay
Steve Conway Democrat Nay
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Not Voting
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 6531?
SB 6531 is sponsored by John Braun (Republican), Takko, and Mark Schoesler (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 6531?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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