Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers Association

During the second week of the 107th General Assembly, the House of Representatives and the Senate began their work in committees. Several committees held meetings with guest speakers, while others had only a few bills on notice. As the Members work to recover from the redistricting daze, our team expects the volume of legislation calendared in the committees to increase significantly. In another move, (which solidified the House and Senate leaderships intent to adjourn in April) the Senate announced that their bill-filing deadline will be close of business, next Thursday January 26th. The House Clerk announced the House bill-filing deadline will be Wednesday, February 1st, barring any future rule suspensions.

Although the Senate passed the final plans for the House, Senate and Congressional seats last Friday afternoon, the discussion of redistricting was not over. It was discovered late Friday evening that the final amendment adopted for the Senate plan did not include Tipton County in West Tennessee. A new corrected amendment was considered and adopted by the House and the Senate during their regular sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. No additional changes were made to the plans.

Another hot topic around Capitol Hill this week was the budget and the overall state of Tennessee’s finances. Justin Wilson, the State Comptroller, made a lengthy presentation to the Senate Finance Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday. His overall message to the Members of the committee was that Tennessee is in “good sound fiscal condition”. However, he also encouraged the Members of the General Assembly to continue to work to reduce expenses and increase efficiency in state government. The deadline for the filing of the budget appropriations bill will be January 30th, the same day that Governor Haslam will present his State of the State address.

Again, we greatly appreciate the opportunity to represent you on Capitol Hill. Please feel free to contact us if we may be helpful to you in any way. David McMahan david@mmwlobbyists.com; Beth Winstead beth@mmwlobbyists.com; and Anna Richardson ann@mmwlobbyists.com.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Frank S. Niceley
Description	Removes the department of agriculture's authority to regulate or inspect a distillery or wholesaler of alcoholic beverages. Prohibits selling alcohol in violation of certain regulations created by the United States treasury department, alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau, or by the department of revenue or the alcoholic beverage commission.
Senate Status	05/10/2011 - Senate State & Local Government deferred to 2012.
House Status	03/07/2011 - Referred to House State & Local Government.

Category	Transportation Vehicles
Sponsors	Sen. Mike Faulk / Rep. Jon Lundberg
Description	Creates a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of 50 dollars, when a person has an open container of alcohol within the passenger area of a motor vehicle on the public highway.
Senate Status	03/15/2011 - Senate Judiciary deferred to 03/22/2011.
House Status	03/30/2011 - Taken off notice in House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Mike Faulk / Rep. Jon Lundberg
Description	Requires all fees, fines, and other penalties be paid to commission before distillers, wholesalers, retailers, liquor-by-the-drink establishments, wineries, collectors, and direct shippers can get their licenses renewed. Allows alcoholic beverage commission to assess actual and reasonable costs of any hearing held in accordance with the contested case provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.
Senate Status	05/20/2011 - Senate passed with amendment 1.
House Status	02/08/2011 - Referred to House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Transportation Vehicles
Sponsors	Sen. Mae Beavers / Rep. Jon Lundberg
Description	Prohibits both the driver and passenger of a motor vehicle from consuming an alcoholic beverage or possessing an open alcoholic beverage container within the passenger area.
Senate Status	04/05/2011 - Senate Judiciary deferred to 04/12/2011.
House Status	03/07/2011 - Referred to House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Curry Todd
Description	Requires that any establishment that is permitted to sell liquor or wine for on premises consumption be allowed to sell beer at the same times it is allowed to serve liquor or wine. Changes the hours during which beer may be sold in a Tennessee River resort district to the same hours as liquor by the drink.
Senate Status	03/10/2011 - Senate passed with amendment 1.
House Status	03/17/2011 - House passed.
Executive Status	04/04/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0027 effective 03/31/2011.

Category	Education
Sponsors	Sen. Ophelia Ford / Rep. G.A. Hardaway
Description	Changes the requirements concerning students receiving the Tennessee HOPE scholarship to keeping good standing as defined by the particular postsecondary institution and continuing to meet all nonacademic requirements for the scholarship. Makes changes to initial eligibility requirements to conform to the continuing eligibility requirements.
Senate Status	04/20/2011 - Taken off notice in Senate Education.
House Status	04/13/2011 - Taken off notice in House General Subcommittee of Education.

Category	Criminal Law
Sponsors	Sen. Beverly Marrero / Rep. G.A. Hardaway
Description	Creates an offense for a person employed by a retailer to knowingly fail to verify the identification of a person who presents a debit card or credit card for payment of goods and services. Specifies that the first offense is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $50.00. Specifies that second and subsequent offenses is a Class B misdemeanor. Broadly captioned.
Senate Status	02/11/2011 - Referred to Senate Commerce, Labor & Agriculture.
House Status	02/09/2011 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk.

Category	Property & Housing
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Charles M. Sargent
Description	Requires zoning boards of appeals to make findings of fact, statements of material evidence, and statements of reasons for their actions as part of each motion or action and keep a public record of their resolutions, transactions, motions, actions, and determinations.
Senate Status	05/02/2011 - Senate passed with amendment 1.
House Status	05/16/2011 - House passed.
Executive Status	06/02/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0279 effective 07/01/2011.

Category	Government Organization
Sponsors	Sen. Bo Watson / Rep. Jim Cobb
Description	Extends the alcoholic beverage commission to June 30, 2013.
Senate Status	05/11/2011 - Senate passed.
House Status	03/21/2011 - House passed 03/21/2011.
Executive Status	05/25/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0250 effective 07/01/2011.

Category	Campaigns & Lobbying
Sponsors	Sen. Andy Berke / Rep. Michael Ray McDonald
Description	Requires corporations to file statement of contributions and expenditures when using corporate funds to aid in either the election or defeat of any political candidate. Requires the statement of contributions and expenditures to include specific language and list several items, including shareholder and officer information and employed lobbyists,
Senate Status	04/26/2011 - Taken off notice in Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	04/13/2011 - Failed in House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Joe Carr
Description	Permits the Blue Porch Bed and Breakfast to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises.
Senate Status	03/07/2011 - Senate passed with amendment 1.
House Status	03/21/2011 - House passed 03/21/2011.
Executive Status	04/04/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0031 effective 03/31/2011.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Jon Lundberg
Description	Allows retail package stores to sell ice, soft drinks and fruit drinks, mixes normally associated with alcoholic beverages, glassware, and corkscrews and other wine-related items, in addition to alcoholic beverages.
Senate Status	02/11/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	02/21/2011 - Referred to House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Jon Lundberg
Description	Creates an additional class of licenses allowing the sale of wine at retail food stores. Limits the issuance of such licenses to retail food stores located in a city or county that has authorized the sale of alcoholic beverages by local option election.
Senate Status	04/12/2011 - Senate State & Local Government deferred to 4/19/2011.
House Status	04/13/2011 - House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government deferred to July 4, 2012.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Jon Lundberg
Description	Permits the issuance of licenses to sell wine at retail food stores by the alcoholic beverage commission and shall be referred to as "wine at retail food store license". Permits the licensee to sell ice, drink mixes, glassware, and wine related items. Prohibits the issuing of a license to persons under the age of 21 and persons convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude. Subjects the license to various existing regulations such as annual fees, sales to minors, verification of age through photo id, license issuance, termination, renewal, and suspension.
Senate Status	02/11/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	02/21/2011 - Referred to House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Jon Lundberg
Description	Creates a class of licenses that allow the sale of wine at retail food stores. Licenses may only be issued to retail food stores located in counties or municipalities that have authorized the sale of alcoholic beverages by local option election. Requires person applying for such license to be at least 21 years of age and not convicted of a certain felony. Requires person purchasing wine at such stores to present photo identification. Allows such stores to also sell certain items related to wine.
Senate Status	02/11/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	02/21/2011 - Referred to House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Jon Lundberg
Description	Allows the sale of wine only in retail food stores where sales of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption has been approved. Requires customer to present photo identification to purchase such wine. Allows the store to sell certain items related to wine.
Senate Status	02/11/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	02/11/2011 - House companion bill introduced. (H: Lundberg)

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Curry Todd
Description	Defines a restaurant located in a jurisdiction that has elected Tennessee River resort district status as having an inside capacity of at least 40 and outside seating capacity of at least 75.
Senate Status	03/04/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	02/16/2011 - Taken off notice in House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government

Category	Taxes Sales
Sponsors	Sen. Dolores R. Gresham / Rep. Vance Dennis
Description	Allows a city or county to repeal its Tennessee River Resort District status by two-thirds vote of legislative body of jurisdiction.
Senate Status	05/21/2011 - Senate passed.
House Status	05/21/2011 - House passed.
Executive Status	06/08/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0407 effective 06/06/2011.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Jon Lundberg
Description	Provides deadlines for placing referenda concerning the sale of wine in retail food stores on the ballot of local elections and the format it must conform to on the ballot. Creates a license for the sale of wine in retail food stores as well as ice, drink mixes, glassware, and wine related items in counties that have approved the sale of wine in retail food stores by local option election. Requires that all license holders adhere to existing law concerning the sale of alcohol such as age and identification requirements, annual fees, issuance, renewal, and suspension. Exempts a licensee from specific provisions regulating the licensing of corporations for failure of their stockholders to meet certain requirements, persons with landlords and other agents who appear to be sharing in profits, and specific building and entrance requirements.
Senate Status	02/11/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	02/21/2011 - Referred to House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Curry Todd
Description	Directs the commission of alcoholic beverages to develop a license structure for all restaurants and limited service restaurants using ISO comprehensive general liability codes which categorize restaurants based on their annual receipt of food and alcohol. Requires the commission to inform those seeking license renewal that it will be based on the code assigned. Prohibits the commission from renewing licenses for establishments with gross food sales under 15 percent.
Senate Status	05/05/2011 - Re-referred to Senate Calendar Committee.
House Status	04/13/2011 - House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government deferred to 2012.

Category	Campaigns & Lobbying
Sponsors	Sen. Joe M. Haynes / Rep. Mike Turner
Description	Limits to $109,100 the total amount of money that a PAC, excluding party and caucus PACs, can contribute to all candidates and to other PACs. Specifies that no more than $43,000 of that amount may be given to candidates and that no more than $66,100 of that amount may be given to other PACs. Requires all campaign contribution limits to be adjusted every two years to reflect changes in the CPI, beginning in 2013. Requires multicandidate political campaign committee to certify names and addresses of any person who makes decisions about the committee's contributions and expenditures.
Senate Status	02/11/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	02/23/2011 - Referred to House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Mark S. Norris / Rep. Steve McManus
Description	Permits the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Shelby county to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.
Senate Status	03/09/2011 - Senate passed.
House Status	04/11/2011 - House passed.
Executive Status	04/27/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0110 effective 04/25/2011.

Category	Taxes Sales
Sponsors	Sen. Lowe Finney / Rep. Craig Fitzhugh
Description	Institutes Tennessee small business sales tax holiday program. Prohibits the total amount refunded in connection with any one TN small business from exceeding $5,000. Prohibits purchases made using cash from receiving the refund. Requires a TN small business to file a single application with the department on or before August 31, 2012. Requires the department to develop guidelines and post such information on the department's website. Allows the department to asses a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 against any person that knowingly files a false or fraudulent application for refund.
Senate Status	04/25/2011 - Senate Finance Tax Subcommittee returned to Senate Finance with unfavorable recommendation.
House Status	05/19/2011 - House General Subcommittee of Finance deferred to 2012.

Category	Campaigns & Lobbying
Sponsors	Sen. Andy Berke / Rep. Joe Pitts
Description	Requires each single candidate political campaign committee, single measure political campaign or multicandidate political campaign committee, within 14 days of making an expenditure or receiving a contribution, to file a statement with the registry of election finance. Requires such candidate or political committee to file semi-annual statements by January 31 and July 15 stating that no contributions have been received and no expenditures have been made, if that is the case.
Senate Status	04/26/2011 - Taken off notice in Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	04/13/2011 - Failed in House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Kent Williams
Description	Allows the Woodlake Golf Club to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises.
Senate Status	03/09/2011 - Senate passed.
House Status	04/18/2011 - House passed.
Executive Status	05/03/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0136 effective 05/02/2011.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Mike Faulk / Rep. Jon Lundberg
Description	Requires the alcoholic beverage commission to suspend or revoke a license or permit instead of imposing a fine after the third violation within a two-year period on certain offenses, including selling alcoholic beverages to a visibly intoxicated person, selling alcoholic beverages to a minor, buying alcoholic beverages from non-licensed wholesaler, and allowing persons under 18 years of age to serve or sell alcoholic beverages.
Senate Status	05/03/2011 - Senate State & Local Government deferred to the next calendar.
House Status	02/21/2011 - Referred to House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Frank S. Niceley
Description	Allows manufacturers to obtain licenses to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises. Requires the manufacturer to only sell such alcoholic beverages manufactured or distilled by the manufacturer.
Senate Status	03/08/2011 - Taken off notice in Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	03/02/2011 - Referred to House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Harry J. Tindell
Description	Adds a facility in Perry County which has 95 acres to the definition of premier type tourist resort for purposes of the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.
Senate Status	05/19/2011 - Senate passed with amendment 3.
House Status	05/20/2011 - House concurred in Senate amendment 3.
Executive Status	06/14/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0440 effective 06/10/2011.

SB782 / HB593 Premier type tourist resort - Perry County facility added.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Harry J. Tindell
Description	Adds a facility in Perry County which has 95 acres, three log cabins, 20 RV pads and a 40-seat restaurant to the definition of premier type tourist resort for purposes of the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.
Senate Status	05/17/2011 - Taken off notice in Senate Finance, Ways & Means.
House Status	05/18/2011 - Withdrawn in House.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Rusty Crowe / Rep. Frank S. Niceley
Description	Allows common carriers to accept shipment of and to transport the products of manufacturers to points within the state.
Senate Status	03/01/2011 - Senate State & Local Government deferred to 03/15/2011.
House Status	02/23/2011 - Referred to House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

SB626 / HB894 Exempts certain requirements for obtaining a retail license.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Frank S. Niceley
Description	Exempts manufacturers from certificate of compliance requirement when applying for retail license. Allows manufacturers to sell certain merchandise, including t-shirts, glassware, hats, and other novelty items that have the manufacturer's name or the name of the manufacturer's product on the item.
Senate Status	04/21/2011 - Re-referred to Senate Calendar Committee.
House Status	03/07/2011 - Referred to House State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Ken Yager / Rep. Glen Casada
Description	Allows a Tennessee licensed winery to conduct business at no more than two additional satellite facilities. Requires winery to obtain a satellite permit for each facility in order to serve complimentary samples and to sell wine. Also requires winery to pay a satellite permit fee of $150 per satellite location.
Senate Status	01/19/2012 - Set for Senate State & Local Government Committee 01/24/12.
House Status	04/26/2011 - House State & Local Government bumped from the consent calendar.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Harry J. Tindell
Description	Revises the definition of historic performing arts center to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages and wine at the Relix Variety Theatre located in the downtown north redevelopment zone of Knoxville.
Senate Status	02/28/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	03/30/2011 - Taken off notice in House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Doug Overbey / Rep. Art Swann
Description	Clarifies that alcoholic beverages may be served in any structure, location, open air or dining facility located on Blackberry Farm property.
Senate Status	03/01/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	03/03/2011 - Referred to House State & Local Government.

SB1273 / HB985 Alcohol for consumption in unincorporated areas after vote.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Curry Todd
Description	Authorizes alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises in unincorporated areas of a county if the unincorporated areas vote to authorize it in a certain election.
Senate Status	05/20/2011 - Senate passed with amendment 2 and 3.
House Status	05/21/2011 - House concurred in Senate amendments 2 and 3.
Executive Status	06/14/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0447 effective 06/10/2011.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Reginald Tate / Rep. Karen D. Camper
Description	Prohibits any person from selling an energy drink at a business with a license or permit to serve or sell liquor by the drink. Specifies that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable only by fine and suspension of an offender's license or permit to serve or sell liquor by the drink.
Senate Status	02/25/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	04/13/2011 - Taken off notice in House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Reginald Tate / Rep. Karen D. Camper
Description	Permits unincorporated areas in Shelby County to sell alcoholic beverages.
Senate Status	04/11/2011 - Senate passed with amendment 1.
House Status	05/20/2011 - House passed.
Executive Status	06/08/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0411 effective 06/06/2011.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Ryan A. Haynes
Description	Allows direct shipper to ship wine to any address in the state, regardless of any local option referendum.
Senate Status	03/28/2011 - Senate passed.
House Status	05/04/2011 - House passed.
Executive Status	05/24/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0213 effective 05/20/2011.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Frank S. Niceley
Description	Allows for the issuance of a Tennessee winery retailer license to food retail stores selling food and food products, fresh produce, and uncooked, non-processed butchered meat for off premises consumption that are located in any county or municipality where the sale of beer has been authorized. Requires a $350 application fee and $150 license fee be paid before a license is issued. Adopts general laws concerning the sale of alcohol such as, prohibiting the sale of alcohol to intoxicated persons or minors and requiring verification of photo identification. Authorizes the commissioner to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to govern the sale and transportation of wine.
Senate Status	03/02/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	01/19/2012 - Set for House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government 01/25/12.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Charles Curtiss
Description	Applies the hours for the sale of beer on Sunday to the area of the county outside of a municipality that adopts liquor-by-the-drink in a referendum. Does not apply if the county legislative body by a 2/3 vote has already set the hours for the sale of beer on Sunday in areas outside such municipality.
Senate Status	05/02/2011 - Senate passed.
House Status	03/21/2011 - House passed 03/21/2011.
Executive Status	05/24/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0231 effective 05/20/2011.

SB1274 / HB988 On-premises consumption licenses of alcohol manufacturers.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Curry Todd
Description	Allows a manufacturer of intoxicating liquors or drinks in certain areas to be issued a license by the alcoholic beverage commission for on-premises consumption of the liquors or drinks produced at the licensed facility.
Senate Status	02/24/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	02/24/2011 - Referred to House State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Mark S. Norris / Rep. Debra Young Maggart
Description	Permits the city of Goodlettsville to conduct a referendum for the sale of alcoholic beverages at retail package stores in the portion of the city located in Sumner County without affecting the sale of alcoholic beverages in the portion of the city which is located in Davidson County.
Senate Status	03/09/2011 - Senate passed.
House Status	04/07/2011 - House passed.
Executive Status	04/27/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0116 effective 04/25/2011.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Joe E. Armstrong
Description	Allows all-digital, 8-auditorium theater in Knox County with one auditorium that is restricted to 21 and up to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises.
Senate Status	04/12/2011 - Senate State & Local Government deferred to 4/19/2011.
House Status	04/13/2011 - Taken off notice in House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Harry J. Tindell
Description	Revises the definition of historic performing arts center to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages and wine at the Relix Variety Theatre located in the downtown north redevelopment zone of Knoxville.
Senate Status	02/28/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	03/03/2011 - Referred to House State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Joe E. Armstrong
Description	Allows all-digital, 8-auditorium theater in Knox County with one auditorium that is restricted to 21 and up to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises.
Senate Status	04/12/2011 - Senate State & Local Government deferred to 4/19/2011.
House Status	04/13/2011 - Taken off notice in House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government

SB1224 / HB986 Residency of retail alcoholic beverage licenses applicants.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Doug Overbey / Rep. Curry Todd
Description	Allows retail alcoholic beverage licenses to be licensed to individual or corporation applicants and stocks of such businesses to persons who have been a resident for one preceding year or a resident for five years in the past, instead of two preceding years or a resident for ten years in the past.
Senate Status	05/20/2011 - Senate passed with amendment 3.
House Status	05/21/2011 - House concurred in Senate amendment 3.
Executive Status	06/14/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0448 effective 06/10/2011.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Ken Yager / Rep. Curry Todd
Description	Allows a licensed wholesaler holding a basic permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act as an importer to import alcoholic beverages and wine under certain circumstances. Permits a licensed wholesaler to deliver alcoholic beverages and wine by common carrier to a retailer only in quantities up to five gallons or less.
Senate Status	02/24/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	02/24/2011 - Referred to House State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Eric Stewart / Rep. Judd Matheny
Description	Allows a winemaking on premise facility to be issued a license for a business located in a jurisdiction where the establishment of a winery is permitted. Requires an applicant for such licensure to submit a verified, written application to the alcoholic beverage commission. Prohibits a license holder from personally manufacturing wine that is not intended for the personal use of the license holder on the premise of the wine making facility except for wine produced in the process of testing equipment or recipes and producing samples to be distributed. Allows a licensed winemaking on premises facility to serve wine that is produced on the premises of the facility without charge as complimentary samples for tasting at the facility. Requires each applicant for a winemaking on premises facility license to pay the commission a one-time, nonrefundable fee in an amount to be determined by the commission. Lists specific items such facility is allowed to sell on its premises. Requires the commissioner of agriculture to establish reasonable procedures requiring proper sanitary conditions on premises of such facility. Requires any person or corporation transporting any alcoholic beverages or wine within or into TN to bear the burden of proof that the taxes imposed have been paid; however, in the case of wine that is manufactures at a winemaking on premises facility, no such taxes are due.
Senate Status	05/21/2011 - Senate passed.
House Status	05/19/2011 - House passed.
Executive Status	06/14/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0451 effective 06/10/2011.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Bob Ramsey
Description	Allows a retailer's license to be issued to persons who have been a resident for one year before application or a resident for at least five years within any time period. Specifies that such residency requirements do not apply if next of kin take over the license in the event of the original licensee's death.
Senate Status	05/10/2011 - Taken off notice in Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	01/19/2012 - Set for House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government 01/25/12.

SB1188 / HB1493 Tax collection on mixed drinks or setups for mixed drinks.

Category	Taxes Sales
Sponsors	Sen. Jamie Woodson / Rep. Steve McDaniel
Description	Directs the commissioner of revenue to explore the possibility of developing an on-line filing system which would permit the automatic deduction from the collector's business account for the payment of the tax due on sales of mixed drinks and setups upon the filing of the monthly statement by the collector where the collector has supplied the commissioner with the collector's bank account number, the bank transit routing symbols and number and an authorized signature as filed with the payee bank.
Senate Status	05/17/2011 - Taken off notice in Senate Finance, Ways & Means.
House Status	03/02/2011 - Referred to House Finance, Ways & Means.

SB1560 / HB1282 Payment of property taxes required for license issuance.

Category	Taxes Property
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Michael Harrison
Description	Requires taxpayer to show evidence of payment of personal property taxes prior to issuance or renewal of a business license.
Senate Status	03/01/2011 - Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means.
House Status	04/26/2011 - House Commerce deferred to 2012.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Jack Johnson / Rep. Glen Casada
Description	Allows a winery to sell and transport up to 3,000 cases of wine in a calendar year to restaurants and hotels licensed to serve wine for on-premises consumption.
Senate Status	03/01/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	04/13/2011 - House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government deferred to 2012.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Ken Yager / Rep. Debra Young Maggart
Description	Clarifies that the definition of "intoxicating liquors" does not include the manufacture of any beverage with alcohol content by weight of five percent or less. Broadly captioned.
Senate Status	03/01/2011 - Taken off notice in Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	03/02/2011 - Referred to House State & Local Government.

Category	Taxes Sales
Sponsors	Sen. Eric Stewart
Description	Exempts sale of food and food ingredients, except prepared food, alcoholic beverages, candy, dietary supplements, and tobacco, from state sales tax beginning January 1, 2012.
Senate Status	03/17/2011 - Referred to Senate Finance Tax Subcommittee.
House Status	None

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Curry Todd
Description	Adds a certain horse stable with space to hold up to 220 horses which has on its property a restaurant to the definition of premier type tourist resort for purposes of the sale of alcoholic beverages for on- premises consumption.
Senate Status	05/20/2011 - Senate passed with amendment 1.
House Status	05/21/2011 - House concurred in Senate amendment 2.
Executive Status	06/17/2011 - Enacted as Public Chapter 0503 effective 07/01/2011.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Glen Casada
Description	Adds "rock climbing facility" to the list of acceptable sporting facilities within the recreational area of Laurel Valley Golf Course, an existing Blount County premier tourist resort facility authorized to serve liquor-by-the-drink.
Senate Status	02/24/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	04/13/2011 - House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government deferred to 2012.

SB1493 / HB1916 Compensation for members of alcoholic beverage commission.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Beverly Marrero / Rep. Mike Stewart
Description	Authorizes the alcoholic beverage commission to assess the actual and reasonable costs of any hearing in which sanctions of any kind are imposed on any person or entity required to be licensed, permitted, registered or otherwise authorized by the commission. Requires the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations establishing a schedule of costs that may be assessed. Requires that all costs assessed must become final 30 days after the date of fine order of assessment is served. Allows the commission to apply to the appropriate court for a judgment and seek execution of the judgment if the individual or entity disciplined fails to pay an assessment when it becomes final. Requires jurisdiction for recovery costs to be in the chancery court of Davidson County.
Senate Status	03/01/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	03/04/2011 - Referred to House State & Local Government. House Government Operations will review if recommended.

SB1753 / HB1892 Beer up to 12 percent alcohol & allows some stores to sell.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Curtis G. Johnson
Description	Redefines beer to include beverages with up to 12 percent alcoholic content. Allows retail package stores in connection with wholesale businesses to sell beer.
Senate Status	04/12/2011 - Senate State & Local Government deferred to 4/19/2011.
House Status	03/03/2011 - Referred to House State & Local Government.

SB1832 / HB2058 Prohibits sale or manufacture of caffeinated alcohol drinks.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Roy B. Herron / Rep. Craig Fitzhugh
Description	Creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, advertisement, or distribution of any caffeinated alcohol drinks.
Senate Status	02/24/2011 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government.
House Status	03/01/2011 - Referred to House General Subcommittee of State & Local Government.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Bill Ketron / Rep. Joe Carr
Description	Adds Cocke County to those counties where it is lawful to manufacture intoxicating liquors or drinks without conducting an additional referendum if within the boundaries of the county both retail package sales and liquor-by- the-drink have been approved through voter referendum.
Senate Status	01/19/2012 - Set for Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee 01/24/12.
House Status	04/25/2011 - House passed.

Category	Alcoholic Beverages
Sponsors	Sen. Lowe Finney / Rep. Steve McDaniel
Description	Requires the alcoholic beverage commission to promulgate rules and regulations restricting the sale of high alcohol content beverages.
Senate Status	01/19/2012 - Set for Senate State & Local Government Committee 01/24/12.
House Status	01/19/2012 - House companion bill introduced. (H: McDaniel)

SB2544 / HB2459 Persons under 21 cannot enter liquor store without adult.

Category	Criminal Law
Sponsors	Sen. Becky Duncan Massey / Rep. Jimmy A. Eldridge
Description	State Summary: As introduced, creates offense for person under 21 to enter establishment selling for off-premise consumption intoxicating liquors unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or spouse 21 years of age or older; creates offense for visibly intoxicated person to enter any such establishment. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 4; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 4 and Title 57, Chapter 3.
Senate Status	01/19/2012 - Introduced in the Senate 01/19/2012
House Status	None