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OK SJR35

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Clark Jolley

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal Section 2 of Article XXVIII, add Section 2a, and amend Section 3 of Article XXVIII to grant the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission authority to enforce laws for all alcoholic beverages including spirits, wine, and beer.

  • Defines spirits as beverages with more than one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) alcohol by volume that are not wine or beer; wine as beverages with more than 1/2 of 1% and not more than 24% alcohol by volume fermented from fruits or vegetables; and beer as beverages with more than 1/2 of 1% alcohol by volume fermented from barley, grains, or malts.

  • Removes requirement that manufacturers who market products through brewers must sell to all licensed wholesale distributors, eliminating the mandatory sale provision for those using brewer distribution channels.

  • Establishes ballot title for proposed amendment and orders election to be held on the date of the Presidential Election in November 2012 for voter approval or rejection.

  • Directs the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to file copies of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

Senate Joint Resolution; proposed Constitutional amendment; defining spirits; wine and beer; repeal language; directing filing.

Intoxicating Liquors

Last Action

Pending authorship Representative(s) Peters

2/14/2011

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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