SB184 Alabama 2020 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing state law, the definition of beer does not include certain beverages that are classified as beer by the federal government for tax purposes.
This bill would revise the definition of beer.
Also under existing law, suppliers and wholesalers of beer are subject to laws governing their franchise agreements.
This bill would require all beverages sold by a manufacturer or supplier to a wholesaler to be subject to the laws governing suppliers and wholesalers of beer.
Relating to beer; to amend Section 28-3-1, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the definition of beer, and to add Section 28-9-9.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to require all beverages sold by a manufacturer or supplier to a wholesaler to be subject to the laws governing suppliers and wholesalers of beer.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2020 | S | Tourism first Amendment Offered |
| February 20, 2020 | S | Pending third reading on day 7 Favorable from Tourism with 1 amendment |
| February 20, 2020 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| February 13, 2020 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Tourism |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB184 Alabama 2020 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature