S 355 — Micro-distillery tastings
Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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12 sponsors
12 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1140, RELATING TO TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES ON LICENSED PREMISES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE TIME DURING WHICH TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES CAN OCCUR; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1150, RELATING TO TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT OF LIQUOR THAT CAN BE SOLD TO A CONSUMER DURING ONE BUSINESS DAY.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 26 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill S 355 removes a section that previously included certain provisions about tastings and retail sales on licensed premises in South Carolina. This change simplifies the bill and focuses its scope more directly on the key issues at hand. By cutting out this section, the bill can proceed more smoothly through the legislative process, which could make it easier for businesses and consumers to understand the new regulations. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the legislation and clarify its intent.
2025-2026 Bill 355 Text of Previous Version (Apr.(Feb.
29,18, 2026)2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 355Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Aprilbill 29, 2026TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1140, RELATING TO TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES ON LICENSED PREMISES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE TIME DURING WHICH TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES CAN OCCUR;
355 Introduced by Senators Bennett, Climer, Leber, Turner, Davis, Johnson, Adams, Fernandez, Tedder, Sutton, Ott and Hutto S.
Printed 4/29/26--S.
Read the first time February 18, 2025 ________ The committee on Senate Judiciary To whom was referred a Bill (S.
355) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 61-6-1140, relating to tastings and retail sales on licensed premises, so as to modify the time during, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting SECTION 2 from the bill.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
LUKE RANKIN for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1140, RELATING TO TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES ON LICENSED PREMISES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE TIME DURING WHICH TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES CAN OCCUR;
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Action History
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-32 Nays-10
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Sean M. Bennett · Primary
- Senator Wes Climer · Primary
- Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber · Primary
- Senator Ross Turner · Primary
- Senator Tom Davis · Primary
- Senator Michael Johnson · Primary
- Senator Brian Adams · Primary
- Senator Tom Fernandez · Primary
- Senator Deon T. Tedder · Primary
- Senator Ed Sutton · Primary
- Senator Russell L. Ott · Primary
- Senator Brad Hutto · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →12 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 158 not signed on · 10 voted No
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (158)
158 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 158 →"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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 32 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 32 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 23% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (44)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 355 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1140, RELATING TO TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES ON LICENSED PREMISES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE TIME DURING WHICH TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES CAN OCCUR; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1150, RELATING TO TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT OF LIQUOR THAT CAN BE SOLD TO A CONSUMER DURING ONE BUSINESS DAY.
- Who sponsors S 355?
- S 355 is sponsored by Senator Sean M. Bennett, Senator Wes Climer, Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber, Senator Ross Turner, Senator Tom Davis, Senator Michael Johnson, Senator Brian Adams, Senator Tom Fernandez, Senator Deon T. Tedder, Senator Ed Sutton, Senator Russell L. Ott, and Senator Brad Hutto.
- What is the current status of S 355?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track S 355?
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