Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4987 — LIQUOR-CRAFT DISTILLERS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that a craft distiller license shall allow the sale and offering for sale at retail for use and consumption on the premises specified in the license any form of alcoholic liquor purchased from a licensed distributor or importing distributor. Provides that a craft distiller may sell up to 5,000 gallons (rather than 2,500 gallons) of spirits to non-licensees to the extent permitted by an exemption approved by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission pursuant to a specified provision. Makes a conforming change. Provides that a craft distiller tasting permit allows a craft distiller to sell and offer for sale at retail, but not for resale in any form, up to 5,000 gallons of the alcoholic liquor transferred from the craft distiller's premises to the extent approved by the State Commission pursuant to a specified provision.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  3. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  4. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  5. Second Reading - Short Debate

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  7. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  8. Do Pass / Short Debate Tourism, Hospitality & Craft Industries Committee; 007-001-000

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed

  10. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brian W. Stewart

  13. Assigned to Tourism, Hospitality & Craft Industries Committee

  14. Referred to Rules Committee

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

Sponsors

  • Michael J. Zalewski · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Michael J. Zalewski

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do Pass

Passed 7 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2001
Republican 1101
Democrat 4002
Total 7104
% of votes cast 58%8%0%33%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Butler, Tim — Yea
Zalewski, Michael J — Yea
Wheeler, Barbara — Not Voting
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Not Voting
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Not Voting
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Dave Severin Republican Not Voting
Terri Bryant Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4987 do?
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that a craft distiller license shall allow the sale and offering for sale at retail for use and consumption on the premises specified in the license any form of alcoholic liquor purchased from a licensed distributor or importing distributor. Provides that a craft distiller may sell up to 5,000 gallons (rather than 2,500 gallons) of spirits to non-licensees to the extent permitted by an exemption approved by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission pursuant to a specified provision. Makes a conforming change. Provides that a craft distiller tasting permit allows a craft distiller to sell and offer for sale at retail, but not for resale in any form, up to 5,000 gallons of the alcoholic liquor transferred from the craft distiller's premises to the extent approved by the State Commission pursuant to a specified provision.
Who sponsors HB 4987?
HB 4987 is sponsored by Michael J. Zalewski.
What is the current status of HB 4987?
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track HB 4987?
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