Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2418 — Alcoholic beverage control; banquet licenses for wineries and breweries.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 159 (effective 7/1/17)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2017. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Increases from four to eight the number of banquet licenses a brewery or winery may obtain for events in any one-year period, provided that the event for which a banquet license is obtained is (i) at a place approved by the Board and (ii) conducted for the purposes of featuring and educating the consuming public about beer or wine products, respectively. The bill also specifically provides that such wine or beer manufacturer is limited to eight banquet licenses for such events per year without regard to the number of wineries or breweries, respectively, owned or operated by such manufacturer or by any parent, subsidiary, or company under common control with such manufacturer. The bill contains a technical amendment.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

33 added · 34 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill HB 2418 clarify regulations surrounding banquet licenses for breweries in Virginia. Specifically, it now limits manufacturers to four banquet licenses per year for special events where they can showcase their spirits products, allowing no more than three ounces of spirits per patron. This adjustment is significant because it helps regulate how alcoholic beverages are served at events, ensuring responsible consumption and providing clear guidelines for breweries to operate within the law.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-215, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 159 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-215, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control;
[H 2418] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 2418] Approved February 23, 2017   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 159 (effective 7/1/17)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 24, 2017

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/17/17

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

  9. Constitutional reading dispensed

  10. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)

  11. Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB2418H1

  12. Committee substitute agreed to 17104703D-H1

  13. Read second time

  14. Read first time

  15. Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3

  16. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  17. Presented and ordered printed 17103734D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 98000
Total 98000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Albo — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Cole — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Landes — Yea
LeMunyon — Yea
Levine — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Plum — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Villanueva — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Cox — Yea
Jones — Yea
Byron — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Cline — Yea
Collins — Yea
Dudenhefer — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Greason — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Hester — Yea
Holcomb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Ingram — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Kory — Yea
Marshall, D.W. — Yea
Marshall, R.G. — Yea
Miller — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Lingamfelter — Yea
Loupassi — Yea
Massie — Yea
Minchew — Yea
Morris — Yea
Murphy — Yea
O'Bannon — Yea
Peace — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rush — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Yost — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2418 do?
Increases from four to eight the number of banquet licenses a brewery or winery may obtain for events in any one-year period, provided that the event for which a banquet license is obtained is (i) at a place approved by the Board and (ii) conducted for the purposes of featuring and educating the consuming public about beer or wine products, respectively. The bill also specifically provides that such wine or beer manufacturer is limited to eight banquet licenses for such events per year without regard to the number of wineries or breweries, respectively, owned or operated by such manufacturer or by any parent, subsidiary, or company under common control with such manufacturer. The bill contains a technical amendment.
Who sponsors HB 2418?
HB 2418 is sponsored by Robinson, Roxann L..
What is the current status of HB 2418?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2017. Enacted.
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