SB 0671 Summary

• Renames the "grape and wine industry council" to the "grape, wine, brewing, and distilling industries council" and expands membership to include brewers, distillers, hops growers, and barley growers.

• Adds new council duties including research and promotion of hops, barley, beer, and spirits, with the same scope as existing wine and grape programs.

• Establishes financial aid programs for hops and barley growers to encourage planting of desirable varieties in optimal microclimates for quality beer production.

• Requires the council to develop parameters to identify wineries, breweries, and distilleries eligible for promotion, with at least 50% of facilities in each industry qualifying.

• Clarifies that council members serve 3-year terms with a limit of 2 consecutive terms and specifies staggered term expiration dates (February 1, 2016 and 2017) for members initially appointed under Executive Reorganization Order No. 2014-2.