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OK HJR1010

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Al McAffrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow establishments whose primary business is retail food sales (such as grocery stores) to sell wine for off-premises consumption

  • Authorizes retail package stores (liquor stores) to sell refrigerated wine, beer, and mixed beverage coolers, which is not currently permitted

  • Permits liquor stores to sell nonalcoholic beverages designed to be mixed with alcoholic beverages on their premises

  • Requires small winemakers (producing no more than 10,000 gallons annually) who choose to sell directly to retailers to also sell to the new food retail establishments on the same non-discriminatory basis as package stores and restaurants

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the proposed constitutional amendment to voters for approval or rejection through a ballot measure

Legislative Description

Intoxicating liquors; sale of wine; ballot title; filing.

Intoxicating Liquors

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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