After their big victory in Washington State last week with respect to state constituents rejecting an initiative that would have allowed retailers to buy alcohol products directly from producers, wholesalers aim to target Washington, D.C. and push H.R. 5034 through the House. Wine Spectator recently posted an article, titled Wholesalers…
Category: Wine Bills
A1702: The Future of New Jersey’s Direct Shipment of Wine
A bill introduced by the New Jersey State Assembly, A1702, seeks to permit direct shipment from wineries to New Jersey consumers and would supplement Title 33 of the Revised Statutes. (An identical bill, titled S766, has already been passed by the New Jersey Senate.) A1702 would permit a “plenary winery…
Additional Information on I-1100 and I-1105
As Election Day nears and the outcome for Washington State’s privatization of liquor sales will be determined, On Reserve felt it necessary to provide additional information with respect to I-1100 and I-1105 and local discussion from recent news publications. It is important for voters of Washington State to enter the…
H.R. 5034 Makes the New York Times
An article written by Eric Asimov was just posted in the New York Times discussing the proposed bill, H.R. 5034 or the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2010, that aims to limit interstate shipment of wine. For wine enthusiasts and supporters of free trade, the post in the Times…
Extending The Granholm Interpretation: The Nexus of Illinois Wine Shipment And HB 0429
On July 1, 2007, a bill called HB 0429 became law in the state of Illinois and amended the Liquor Control Act of 1934. (See Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934.) Prior to the enforcement of HB 0429, Illinois constituents could have wine shipped to them from wineries or retailers that…
Washington State Elections: A Fundamental Change for Alcohol Laws?
The upcoming Washington State elections on November 2, 2010 will determine a key element with respect to restrictions on alcoholic beverage sales. At the polls, constituents will be asked to vote on two state initiatives that could change the state’s alcohol regulatory system, a system that has scantly changed since…
California Governor Signs New Wine Legislation
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently signed two wine-related measures that were authored by North Coast State Senator Patricia Wiggins: Senate Bill (SB) 806 and Senate Bill (SB) 1096. SB 806 goes into effect on January 1, 2011 and permits wine to be returned to the state of California when the wine is…
The Text of The POST Act of 2010 (Pertinent to the Wine Industry)
In a prior entry, On Reserve recognized that The Postal Operations Sustainment and Transformation (POST) Act of 2010, if passed, could allow for the shipping of wine or beer through the federal Postal Service system. (See New Postal Reform Bill Could Affect Shipping Wine.) The text of the bill most applicable…
Update on H.R. 5034
Jeff Carroll, V.P. of Compliance of ShipComplaint, posted a blog update today on the ShipComplaint blog with respect to H.R. 5034. The post, H.R. 5034 Update: Revision Reignites Debates, Important Hearing Set for Wednesday, recognizes and highlights the revisions to the original H.R. 5034 bill, reinstates the House Judiciary Committee hearing…
Live Hearing of H.R. 5034 This Wednesday
This Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM EST, a live hearing of H.R. 5034 will be conducted. The hearing can be watched via webcast at the Committee on the Judiciary. An additional resource that houses much information on the bill, as well as provides latest developments and FAQs, is…