SB 63 is sponsored by Hunter Hill, Steve Gooch (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Charlie Bethel, Frank Ginn (Republican), Jesse Stone, Burt Jones, Judson Hill, Elena Parent (Democrat), P. K. Martin IV, Vincent Fort, Ellis Black, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democrat), Brandon Beach (Republican), and Rick Williams (Republican).

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Georgia 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 63 — Alcoholic Beverages; provide for manufacturers of malt beverages to make limited retail sales of malt beverages under certain circumstances

Last action July 01, 2015 — Effective Date

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2015. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
18 sponsors

18 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for manufacturers of malt beverages to make limited retail sales of malt beverages under certain circumstances; to change the definition of a "brewpub"; to provide for licensed brewpubs to sell malt beverages manufactured on its premises to the public for off-premises consumption; to define the term "tasting room"; to provide for legislative intent; to create a limited exception to the three-tier distribution system so as to allow licensed malt beverage manufacturers to sell limited amounts of malt beverages directly to the public for on-premises and off-premises consumption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

July 01, 2015
Effective Date
May 05, 2015
Act 57
May 05, 2015
Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 09, 2015
Senate Sent to Governor
April 02, 2015
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
March 27, 2015
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 27, 2015
House Third Readers
March 25, 2015
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
March 19, 2015
House Second Readers
March 18, 2015
House First Readers
March 13, 2015
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
March 13, 2015
Senate Third Read
March 11, 2015
Senate Read Second Time
March 09, 2015
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
January 29, 2015
Senate Read and Referred
January 28, 2015
Senate Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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18 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 229 not signed on · 1 voted No

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (229)

229 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

March 13, 2015

Passed 51 Yea · 5 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	9	0	0	0
Unaffiliated	33	4	0	0
Democrat	9	1	0	0
Total	51	5	0	0
% of votes cast	91%	9%	0%	0%

How each member voted (56)

Member	Party	Vote
BETHEL	—	Yea
BLACK	—	Yea
BURKE	—	Yea
BUTLER	—	Yea
CRANE	—	Yea
DUGAN	—	Yea
FORT	—	Yea
HARPER	—	Yea
HEATH	—	Yea
HENSON	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
HILL	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Yea
JACKSON	—	Nay
JEFFARES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
JONES	—	Yea
KIRK	—	Nay
LIGON, JR.	—	Nay
MCKOON	—	Yea
MILLAR	—	Yea
MULLIS	—	Yea
RAMSEY, SR.	—	Yea
SEAY	—	Yea
SHAFER	—	Yea
STONE	—	Yea
TATE	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Yea
THOMPSON	—	Yea
TIPPINS	—	Yea
TOLLESON	—	Yea
UNTERMAN	—	Yea
WATSON	—	Yea
WILKINSON	—	Nay
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
WILLIAMS	—	Yea
David Lucas	Democrat	Yea
Donzella James	Democrat	Yea
Ed Harbison	Democrat	Yea
Elena Parent	Democrat	Yea
Freddie Powell Sims	Democrat	Yea
Gail Davenport	Democrat	Yea
Harold Jones II	Democrat	Nay
Michael 'Doc' Rhett	Democrat	Yea
Nan Orrock	Democrat	Yea
Tanya Miller	Democrat	Yea
Bill Cowsert	Republican	Yea
Brandon Beach	Republican	Yea
Charles Martin	Republican	Yea
Chuck Hufstetler	Republican	Yea
Frank Ginn	Republican	Yea
John Albers	Republican	Yea
John F. Kennedy	Republican	Yea
Marty Harbin	Republican	Yea
Steve Gooch	Republican	Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 63 do?: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for manufacturers of malt beverages to make limited retail sales of malt beverages under certain circumstances; to change the definition of a "brewpub"; to provide for licensed brewpubs to sell malt beverages manufactured on its premises to the public for off-premises consumption; to define the term "tasting room"; to provide for legislative intent; to create a limited exception to the three-tier distribution system so as to allow licensed malt beverage manufacturers to sell limited amounts of malt beverages directly to the public for on-premises and off-premises consumption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 63?: SB 63 is sponsored by Hunter Hill, Steve Gooch (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Charlie Bethel, Frank Ginn (Republican), Jesse Stone, Burt Jones, Judson Hill, Elena Parent (Democrat), P. K. Martin IV, Vincent Fort, Ellis Black, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democrat), Brandon Beach (Republican), and Rick Williams (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 63?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2015. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 63?: Track SB 63 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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Identifier: SB 63
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Session: 2015-2016 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 28, 2015
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Hunter Hill

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