California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1598 — Alcoholic beverages: caffeinated malt beverages.

Last action — From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

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

This bill died with 2009-2010 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act contains various provisions regulating the application for, the issuance of, the suspension of, and the conditions imposed upon, alcoholic beverage licenses by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. This bill would prohibit the import, production, manufacture, distribution, or sale of caffeinated malt beverages, as defined, at retail locations within the state. This bill would provide for either the imposition of a monetary fine or suspension of the licensee's license for first and 2nd violations of this prohibition and for revocation of the licensee's license for a 3rd violation. This bill would delay the operative date of this prohibition until 6 months from the bill's effective date.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.

  5. Referred to Com. on G.O.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee February 4.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Alquist · Cosponsor
  • Beall · Primary
  • Saldana · Cosponsor
  • DeSaulnier · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Beall

Co-sponsors (3)

  • Alquist
  • Saldana
  • DeSaulnier

Not signed on (118)

118 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

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Failed 6 Yea · 10 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 61009
Total 61009
% of votes cast 24%40%0%36%
How each member voted (25)
Member Party Vote
V. — Yea
Manuel — Yea
Perez — Yea
Evans — Not Voting
Chesbro — Nay
De — Not Voting
Leon — Not Voting
Portantino — Not Voting
Cook — Nay
Hall — Not Voting
Hill — Nay
Lieu — Yea
Ma — Not Voting
Anderson — Not Voting
Blakeslee — Nay
Coto — Yea
Nestande — Nay
Silva — Nay
Torres — Nay
Torrico — Yea
Tran — Nay
Hernandez — Not Voting
Jeffries — Nay
Mendoza — Not Voting
Galgiani — Nay

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1598 do?
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act contains various provisions regulating the application for, the issuance of, the suspension of, and the conditions imposed upon, alcoholic beverage licenses by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. This bill would prohibit the import, production, manufacture, distribution, or sale of caffeinated malt beverages, as defined, at retail locations within the state. This bill would provide for either the imposition of a monetary fine or suspension of the licensee's license for first and 2nd violations of this prohibition and for revocation of the licensee's license for a 3rd violation. This bill would delay the operative date of this prohibition until 6 months from the bill's effective date.
Who sponsors AB 1598?
AB 1598 is sponsored by Alquist, Beall, Saldana, and DeSaulnier.
What is the current status of AB 1598?
This bill died with 2009-2010 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 AB 1598?
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