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GA SR1253

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

Chip Rogers

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Senate Retail Dealers of Distilled Spirits Study Committee, composed of six members: the Senate President Pro Tempore, Senate majority leader, Senate majority whip, chairperson of the Senate Economic Development Committee, and two members appointed by the President of the Senate
  • Examines Georgia's existing limitation that prevents a person and their immediate family members from possessing or having a beneficial interest in more than two retail dealer licenses for the sale of distilled spirits
  • The resolution characterizes the current two-license limitation as a restraint of trade that "serves no useful purpose" and suggests Georgia may benefit from permitting additional ownership opportunities
  • The committee is authorized to meet for up to eight days, with members receiving standard interim legislative committee allowances funded from Senate appropriations
  • The committee must publish a report of findings and recommendations, including suggestions for proposed legislation, by December 31, 2012, at which point the committee stands abolished

Legislative Description

Senate Retail Dealers of Distilled Spirits Study Committee; create

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/26/2012

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries and Utilities3/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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