SB332 ROCP for Committee on Universities and Revenue

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Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Universities and Revenue

Senate Bill 332

Relating to: creating the Division of Alcohol Beverages attached to the Department of Revenue; the regulation of alcohol beverages and enforcement of alcohol beverage laws; interest restrictions relating to, and authorized activities of, brewers, brewpubs, wineries, manufacturers, rectifiers, wholesalers, and retailers; shipping alcohol beverages by means of fulfillment houses and common carriers; the consumption of alcohol beverages in a public place; creating a no-sale event venue permit; creating an operator's permit; liquor licenses transferred from one municipality to another; retailers' authorized activities; liquor license quotas; the safe ride program; the presence of underage persons and conduct of other business on licensed premises; the occupational tax on alcohol beverages; repealing a rule promulgated by the Department of Revenue; granting rule-making authority; and providing a penalty.

By Senators LeMahieu, Feyen and Testin; cosponsored by Representatives Vos, August, Swearingen, Zimmerman and Doyle.

June 14, 2023              Referred to Committee on Universities and Revenue

August 17, 2023         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (8)        Senator Hutton; Senators James, Nass, Ballweg, Cabral-Guevara, Larson, Roys and Smith.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Matt Swenkofske - MolsonCoors

·      Mike Wittenwyler - Wisconsin Beer Distributors Wisconsin Wine & Spirit Institute

·      Kristine Hillmer - Wisconsin Restaurant Association

·      Sen. LeMahieu Devin LeMahieu

·      William Glass - Wisconsin Brewers Guild, Craft Beverage Coalition

·      Executive Jason Childress - Kwik trip

·      State Gov Affairs Sam DeWitt - Brewers Association

·      Joe Zietlow - Kwik trip

·      Mr Bill Elliott - Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association

·      Brian Boeckenstedt - Tavern League of Wisconsin

·      Keith Kern - TAVERN league of WISC0NSIN

·      Rep Rob Swearingen - 34AD

·      Mr. Zak Koga - Karben4 Brewing

·      Owner Brad Schmiling - Von Stiehl Winery

·      Julie Coquard - Wollersheim Winery & Distillery

Appearances Against

·      Owner Bonnie Keyes - Mulberry Lane Farm

·      Ms Jean Bahn - Farmview Event Barn

·      Owner Pamela Pennington - Bridle Barn & Gardens

·      Owner Greg Schauf - Country Reflections

·      Member David Muehl - Badger Farms, LLC

·      Owner Afton Krysiak - Busy Barn Farm Adventures

·      Mr. Phillip Molina - Still Point Farm, LLC

·      Owner Shelly Mayer - Folk Song Farm

·      Lucas Vebber - WI Institute for law and liberty

·      Megan Forbes - Institute for Justice

Appearances for Information Only

·      Geralyn Lasher - The Wine Institute

·      Director State Government Affairs Jonathan Chowansky - UPS

·      Director WI Alcohol Policy Project Maureen Busalacchi - Myself

·      Secretary Barca Peter - Department of Revenue

Registrations For

·      Lawrence Cary - Handen Distillery

·      Founder Jeff Olson - Awildan Distilling

·      President Brian Dake - Wisconsin Independent Businesses

·      Amy Boyer - Total wine & more

·      Executive Vice President Susan Quam - Wisconsin Restaurant Association

·      Tom Moore - Mark Anthony Brands

·      Ryan Prellwitz - Vines and Rushes Winery

·      Andrew Davis - MMAC

·      Scott Meyer - WI craft beverage assoc

·      Andy Engel - Anheuser Busch

·      Mike Semmann - WI Grocers Association

·      Matthew Hauser - Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association

·      Steve Lyons - New Glarus Brewing

·      Shaun Schmiling - Von Stiehl Winery

·      Evan Hughes - Central standard distillery

·      Tom Fonfara - Wisconsin Craft Beverage coalition

·      Nick Reistad - Raised Grain Brewing Co

Registrations Against

·      Mother Of Groom Wisconsin Farm Wedding Private Event Venue Sheila Everhart - Everhart Family Farms

·      Event Coordinator Alyson Buchholz - Folk Song Farm

·      Mrs Penny Molina - Still Point Farm

·      Employee Felicia Mendoza - Mulberry Lane Farm

·      Susan Rochon - Mulberry lane farm

·      Attorney Skylar Croy - Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty

·      Laura Huser - Self

·      Tim Fiocchi - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation

·      John Stolle - Self

·      Policy Coordinator Michelle Ramirez-White - Wisconsin Farmers Union

·      Hunter Acton - Mayer Farms Beef

Registrations for Information Only

·      Ms Anne Marie - Self

April 11, 2024             Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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Patrick Kanarowski

Committee Clerk