All Alcoholic Beverages Legislation - Tennessee
HB3909
Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG Bill Text Companion Bill SB4033. Taxes, Sales - Enacts "Cumberland River Resort District Act of 2008." - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4, Part 1 and Title 67, Chapter 6. Fiscal Summary for *HB3909 / SB4033Decrease State Revenue - Net Impact - $197,000 Increase Local Revenue - Net Impact - $593,000 Bill Summary for *HB3909 / SB4033 SALES AND USE TAX DISTRIBUTION Under present law, 4.2462 percent of sales and use tax revenue is distributed to incorporated municipalities based on the municipalities' population. Present law provides for alternate distribution calculations for municipalities classified as premier type tourist resorts. This bill adds that a county in the first quartile of economic distress in the U.S. for fiscal year 2008-2009 that borders or is crossed by the Cumberland River may elect to be a "Cumberland River resort district" [...] show full description Comment on Bill HB3974
Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption at a commercially operated premier type tourist resort that is located on at least 500 acres, has at least 50 rooms used for overnight accommodations, and serves at least two meals a day in a dining room that seats a minimum of 50 persons. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for HB3974 / *SB3427Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant SB4033
Latest Action: 04/08/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB3909. Taxes, Sales - Enacts "Cumberland River Resort District Act of 2008." - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4, Part 1 and Title 67, Chapter 6. Fiscal Summary for SB4033 / *HB3909Decrease State Revenue - Net Impact - $197,000 Increase Local Revenue - Net Impact - $593,000 Bill Summary for SB4033 / *HB3909 SALES AND USE TAX DISTRIBUTION Under present law, 4.2462 percent of sales and use tax revenue is distributed to incorporated municipalities based on the municipalities' population. Present law provides for alternate distribution calculations for municipalities classified as premier type tourist resorts. This bill adds that a county in the first quartile of economic distress in the U.S. for fiscal year 2008-2009 that borders or is crossed by the Cumberland River may elect to be a "Cumberland River resort district" [...] show full description HB3981
Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Public Chapter 713 Bill Text Companion Bill SB4079. Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes alcoholic beverages to be sold for consumption on the premises of WillowBrook Golf Club located in Coffee County. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102(24). Fiscal Summary for *HB3981 / SB4079Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB3981 / SB4079 ON MARCH 20, 2008, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 3981, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 adds a requirement that the facility not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, or national origin. HB4161
Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill Text Companion Bill SB2996. Alcoholic Beverages - Extends coverage of the dram shop act where alcoholic beverages or beer were furnished to a person known to be under the age of 21 or to an obviously intoxicated person. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 10. Fiscal Summary for HB4161 / *SB2996 Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB4161 / *SB2996 Present law provides that no judge or jury may pronounce a judgment awarding damages to or on behalf of any party who has suffered personal injury or death against any person who has sold any alcoholic beverage or beer, unless a jury of 12 persons has first ascertained beyond a reasonable doubt that the sale by such person of the alcoholic beverage or beer was the proximate cause of the personal injury or death sustained and that such person: [...] show full description Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Decreases time person must be resident of Tennessee to obtain retailer license or own stock in corporation who has retailer license from two years or at least 10 consecutive years to one year or at least five consecutive years. - Amends TCA Title 57. Fiscal Summary for HB4166 / *SB4115Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant SB4079
Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 713 Bill Text Companion Bill HB3981. Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes alcoholic beverages to be sold for consumption on the premises of WillowBrook Golf Club located in Coffee County. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102(24). Fiscal Summary for SB4079 / *HB3981Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB4079 / *HB3981 ON MARCH 20, 2008, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 3981, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 adds a requirement that the facility not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, or national origin. SB4115
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Decreases time person must be resident of Tennessee to obtain retailer license or own stock in corporation who has retailer license from two years or at least 10 consecutive years to one year or at least five consecutive years. - Amends TCA Title 57. Fiscal Summary for *SB4115 / HB4166Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant HB3868
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill Text Firearms and Ammunition - Removes restriction prohibiting law enforcement officers not engaged in official business from carrying weapons in establishments serving alcohol for on premises consumption; authorizes on-duty and off-duty officers to carry weapons in such establishments. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350 and Section 39-17-1351. Fiscal Summary for HB3868 / *SB3884MINIMAL HB3885
Latest Action: 02/06/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee State Government of S&LG Bill Text Companion Bill SB3972. Taxes, Sales - Broadens eligibility for Tennessee River resort district status. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102 and Section 67-6-103. Fiscal Summary for *HB3885 / SB3972Decrease State Revenue - $170,000 Increase State Expenditures - $6,000/One-Time Increase Local Revenue - $170,000/Polk County Bill Summary for *HB3885 / SB3972 Under present law, 4.2462 percent of sales and use tax revenue is distributed to incorporated municipalities based on the municipalities' population. Present law provides for alternate distribution calculations for municipalities classified as premier type tourist resorts. Present law also provides for an alternate distribution for counties in the first quartile of economic distress in the U.S. for fiscal year 2006 which borders or is crossed by the Tennessee River that elect to be a "Tennessee [...] show full description HB3809
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Public Chapter 784 Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Removes the requirement in present law that for the licensee to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on a paddlewheel steamboat, the vessel must provide overnight accommodations to its passengers. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *HB3809 / SB3988Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant SB3972
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB3885. Taxes, Sales - Broadens eligibility for Tennessee River resort district status. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102 and Section 67-6-103. Fiscal Summary for SB3972 / *HB3885Decrease State Revenue - $170,000 Increase State Expenditures - $6,000/One-Time Increase Local Revenue - $170,000/Polk County Bill Summary for SB3972 / *HB3885 Under present law, 4.2462 percent of sales and use tax revenue is distributed to incorporated municipalities based on the municipalities' population. Present law provides for alternate distribution calculations for municipalities classified as premier type tourist resorts. Present law also provides for an alternate distribution for counties in the first quartile of economic distress in the U.S. for fiscal year 2006 which borders or is crossed by the Tennessee River that elect to be a "Tennessee [...] show full description SB3988
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 784 Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Removes the requirement in present law that for the licensee to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on a paddlewheel steamboat, the vessel must provide overnight accommodations to its passengers. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for SB3988 / *HB3809Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant SB3884
Latest Action: 03/25/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate Jud. Comm. Bill Text Firearms and Ammunition - Removes restriction prohibiting law enforcement officers not engaged in official business from carrying weapons in establishments serving alcohol for on premises consumption; authorizes on-duty and off-duty officers to carry weapons in such establishments. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350 and Section 39-17-1351. Fiscal Summary for *SB3884 / HB3868MINIMAL HB3451
Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Action Deferred in Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG to Summer Study Bill Text Companion Bill SB3139. Alcoholic Beverages - Creates an additional class of licenses allowing the sale of wine at certain retail food stores. - Amends TCA Title 57. Fiscal Summary for HB3451 / *SB3139(CORRECTED) Increase State Expenditures - $980,000 Recurring/ Alcoholic Beverage Commission $500,000 One-Time/ Alcoholic Beverage Commission Increase State Revenue - $2,320,500 Recurring/ Alcoholic Beverage Commission $819,000 One-Time/ Alcoholic Beverage Commission $17,845,000 Recurring/General Fund Increase Local Revenue - $4,063,500 Bill Summary for HB3451 / *SB3139 This bill authorizes the sale of wine at retail food stores. To receive a "wine at food store" license from the alcoholic beverage commission,[...] show full description HB3465
Latest Action: 01/30/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Allows distillery in Williamson County to manufacture alcoholic beverages without holding referendum. - Amends TCA Section 57-3-202. Fiscal Summary for HB3465 / *SB3835Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant SB3835
Latest Action: 01/24/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Governor Comm. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Allows distillery in Williamson County to manufacture alcoholic beverages without holding referendum. - Amends TCA Section 57-3-202. Fiscal Summary for *SB3835 / HB3465Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Latest Action: 04/04/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 653 Bill Text Companion Bill HB2782. Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes alcoholic beverages to be sold for consumption on the premises of the Fox Cay Restaurant located in Hamilton County. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102. Fiscal Summary for SB3228 / *HB2782Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB3228 / *HB2782 ON MARCH 3, 2008, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 2782, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 specifies that the restaurant must comply with all requirements regarding on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages except for the requirement of a referendum on liquor by the drink. SB3253
Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate C,L&A Comm. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Establishes licensing of bars and exempts bars from smoking prohibition; eliminates exemption for age-restricted venues. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 18; Title 57, Chapter 1 and Title 57, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for *SB3253 Increase State Revenue - $ 90,000/One-Time/ABC Fund $105,000/Recurring/ABC Fund Less than $100,000/Recurring/General Fund Increase State Expenditures - $191,600/One-Time/ABC Fund $201,100/Recurring/ABC Fund Increase Local Revenue - Less than $100,000 Bill Summary for *SB3253 This bill creates "bar" as a new category of premises on which liquor by the drink may be consumed and at which the ban on smoking in enclosed areas of public places would not apply. Under present law, smoking is allowed at "age-restricted venues"; this bill removes the reference to such venues. Bars would be subject to all present law provisions governing consumption [...] show full description SB3427
Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption at a commercially operated premier type tourist resort that is located on at least 500 acres, has at least 50 rooms used for overnight accommodations, and serves at least two meals a day in a dining room that seats a minimum of 50 persons. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for *SB3427 / HB3974Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant SB3497
Latest Action: 03/17/2008 - Withdrawn. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Broadens eligibility for Tennessee River resort district status. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102 and Section 67-6-103. Fiscal Summary for *SB3497Decrease State Revenue - Net Impact - $90,800 Increase State Expenditures - $6,000/One-Time Increase Local Revenue - Net Impact - $249,200/Polk County Bill Summary for *SB3497 Under present law, 4.2462 percent of sales and use tax revenue is distributed to incorporated municipalities based on the municipalities' population. Present law provides for alternate distribution calculations for municipalities classified as premier type tourist resorts. Present law also provides for an alternate distribution for counties in the first quartile of economic distress in the U.S. for fiscal year 2006 which borders or is crossed by the Tennessee River that elect to be a "Tennessee River resort district." A municipality within such a county and located within three miles of the nearest [...] show full description SB3641
Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption at a commercially operated premier type tourist resort that is located on at least 500 acres, has at least 50 rooms used for overnight accommodations, and serves at least two meals a day in a dining room that seats a minimum of 50 persons. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for SB3641 / *HB2772Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant SB3653
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 778 Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Requires the Blount County election commission to place a liquor-by-the-drink referendum question, for the sale of wine only, for Townsend on the ballot of the November 2008 general election if the municipal governing body calls for such referendum by July 15, 2008, provided Townsend pays all costs associated with such referendum question. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-103. Fiscal Summary for SB3653 / *HB3067Increase Local Expenditures - Less than $1,500/Permissive SB3661
Latest Action: 03/18/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Requires advertising for alcoholic beverages to mention dangers of alcoholism, effects of alcohol on liver and mind, and increased incidence of domestic violence involving use of alcoholic beverages. - Amends TCA Title 57. Fiscal Summary for SB3661 / *HB3118Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant SB3706
Latest Action: 04/04/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 649 Bill Text Companion Bill HB2791. Alcoholic Beverages - Decreases the number of seating for persons required for certain facilities to be classified as premier type tourist resorts at which the serving of alcoholic beverages is allowed subject to certain restrictions. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for SB3706 / *HB2791 MINIMAL Bill Summary for SB3706 / *HB2791 Under present law, a commercially operated facility having the following characteristics is considered a premier type tourist resort for purposes of on premises sales of alcoholic beverages: (1) Owning and operating one or more golf courses; (2) Operating a clubhouse facility, of at least 8,000 square feet, containing a commercial quality kitchen and seating for at least 150 persons at tables; (3) Operating a private clubhouse of at least 5,000 square feet, with [...] show full description HB3067
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Public Chapter 778 Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Requires the Blount County election commission to place a liquor-by-the-drink referendum question, for the sale of wine only, for Townsend on the ballot of the November 2008 general election if the municipal governing body calls for such referendum by July 15, 2008, provided Townsend pays all costs associated with such referendum question. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-103. Fiscal Summary for *HB3067 / SB3653Increase Local Expenditures - Less than $1,500/Permissive SB3774
Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Requires bottles of Jack Daniels seized during fall 2007 raids in Davidson and Moore counties to be offered at public sale or displayed at state museum. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 9. Fiscal Summary for *SB3774Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Other Fiscal Impact - The amount of revenue generated by a public auction of any whiskey bottled after July 4, 1976 cannot reasonably be quantified due to multiple unknown factors including the condition of the goods to be auctioned, the exact bottling dates and amounts of each date available, and the market value at auction of such items. However, it is estimated that such public sale will generate in excess of $400,000 in increased revenue earmarked for the exclusive use of drug and alcohol rehabilitation and prevention programs within the General Fund. Bill Summary for *SB3774 This bill requires the alcoholic beverage commission to make available for public sale [...] show full description Latest Action: 03/26/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG of State & Local Government Committee Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Requires advertising for alcoholic beverages to mention dangers of alcoholism, effects of alcohol on liver and mind, and increased incidence of domestic violence involving use of alcoholic beverages. - Amends TCA Title 57. Fiscal Summary for *HB3118 / SB3661Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Governor Comm. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption at Eagle Landing Golf Course located in Hamilton County. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102. Fiscal Summary for SB3227 / *HB2783Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant HB2782
Latest Action: 04/04/2008 - Public Chapter 653 Bill Text Companion Bill SB3228. Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes alcoholic beverages to be sold for consumption on the premises of the Fox Cay Restaurant located in Hamilton County. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102. Fiscal Summary for *HB2782 / SB3228Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB2782 / SB3228 ON MARCH 3, 2008, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 2782, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 specifies that the restaurant must comply with all requirements regarding on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages except for the requirement of a referendum on liquor by the drink. HB2783
Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption at Eagle Landing Golf Course located in Hamilton County. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102. Fiscal Summary for *HB2783 / SB3227Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Latest Action: 04/04/2008 - Public Chapter 649 Bill Text Companion Bill SB3706. Alcoholic Beverages - Decreases the number of seating for persons required for certain facilities to be classified as premier type tourist resorts at which the serving of alcoholic beverages is allowed subject to certain restrictions. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for *HB2791 / SB3706 MINIMAL Bill Summary for *HB2791 / SB3706 Under present law, a commercially operated facility having the following characteristics is considered a premier type tourist resort for purposes of on premises sales of alcoholic beverages: (1) Owning and operating one or more golf courses; (2) Operating a clubhouse facility, of at least 8,000 square feet, containing a commercial quality kitchen and seating for at least 150 persons at tables; (3) Operating a private clubhouse of at least 5,000 square feet, with [...] show full description Latest Action: 03/27/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 634 Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes the sale of wine only by Mt. Pleasant Grille. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-101 and Section 57-4-102. Fiscal Summary for *HB2845 / SB2954Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenue - Not Significant SB2954
Latest Action: 03/27/2008 - Public Chapter 634 Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes the sale of wine only by Mt. Pleasant Grille. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-101 and Section 57-4-102. Fiscal Summary for SB2954 / *HB2845Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenue - Not Significant SB2996
Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB4161. Alcoholic Beverages - Extends coverage of the dram shop act where alcoholic beverages or beer were furnished to a person known to be under the age of 21 or to an obviously intoxicated person. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 10. Fiscal Summary for *SB2996 / HB4161 Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB2996 / HB4161 Present law provides that no judge or jury may pronounce a judgment awarding damages to or on behalf of any party who has suffered personal injury or death against any person who has sold any alcoholic beverage or beer, unless a jury of 12 persons has first ascertained beyond a reasonable doubt that the sale by such person of the alcoholic beverage or beer was the proximate cause of the personal injury or death sustained and that such person: [...] show full description SB3139
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Placed on Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Calendar for 03/25/2008 Bill Text Companion Bill HB3451. Alcoholic Beverages - Creates an additional class of licenses allowing the sale of wine at certain retail food stores. - Amends TCA Title 57. Fiscal Summary for *SB3139 / HB3451(CORRECTED) Increase State Expenditures - $980,000 Recurring/ Alcoholic Beverage Commission $500,000 One-Time/ Alcoholic Beverage Commission Increase State Revenue - $2,320,500 Recurring/ Alcoholic Beverage Commission $819,000 One-Time/ Alcoholic Beverage Commission $17,845,000 Recurring/General Fund Increase Local Revenue - $4,063,500 Bill Summary for *SB3139 / HB3451 This bill authorizes the sale of wine at retail food stores. To receive a "wine at food store" license from the alcoholic beverage commission,[...] show full description HB2824
Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Action Deferred in Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG to Last Calendar Bill Text Companion Bill SB2686. Wine, Wineries - Permits and regulates the direct shipment of wine for personal consumption. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 3. Fiscal Summary for HB2824 / *SB2686 Increase State Revenue - Net Impact - $4,629,500/General Fund/FY08-09 $9,628,000/General Fund/FY09-10 and Thereafter $250,000/ABC Fund/FY08-09 $125,000/ABC Fund/FY09-10 and Thereafter Increase State Expenditures - $32,800/One-Time $ 200/Recurring Increase Local Revenue - $1,050,000/FY08-09 $2,150,000/FY09-10 and Thereafter Bill Summary for HB2824 / *SB2686 This bill authorizes persons licensed in this state [...] show full description HB2772
Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in: State & Local Government Committee Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption at a commercially operated premier type tourist resort that is located on at least 500 acres, has at least 50 rooms used for overnight accommodations, and serves at least two meals a day in a dining room that seats a minimum of 50 persons. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for *HB2772 / SB3641Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant HB2730
Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - Withdrawn. Bill Text Companion Bill SB2814. Wine, Wineries - Creates wine direct shipper license to be issued through the alcoholic beverage commission that would allow an in-state or out-of-state entity to ship wine directly to consumers age 21 years or older in this state for personal use. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 3. Fiscal Summary for *HB2730 / SB2814 Increase State Revenue - Net Impact - $4,629,500/General Fund/FY08-09 $9,628,000/General Fund/FY09-10 and Thereafter $250,000/ABC Fund/FY08-09 $125,000/ABC Fund/FY09-10 and Thereafter Increase State Expenditures - $32,800/One-Time $ 200/Recurring Increase Local Revenue - $1,050,000/FY08-09 [...] show full description Latest Action: 01/17/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB2730. Wine, Wineries - Creates wine direct shipper license to be issued through the alcoholic beverage commission that would allow an in-state or out-of-state entity to ship wine directly to consumers age 21 years or older in this state for personal use. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 3. Fiscal Summary for SB2814 / *HB2730 Increase State Revenue - Net Impact - $4,629,500/General Fund/FY08-09 $9,628,000/General Fund/FY09-10 and Thereafter $250,000/ABC Fund/FY08-09 $125,000/ABC Fund/FY09-10 and Thereafter Increase State Expenditures - $32,800/One-Time $ 200/Recurring Increase Local Revenue - $1,050,000/FY08-09 [...] show full description SB2686
Latest Action: 01/16/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB2824. Wine, Wineries - Permits and regulates the direct shipment of wine for personal consumption. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 3. Fiscal Summary for *SB2686 / HB2824 Increase State Revenue - Net Impact - $4,629,500/General Fund/FY08-09 $9,628,000/General Fund/FY09-10 and Thereafter $250,000/ABC Fund/FY08-09 $125,000/ABC Fund/FY09-10 and Thereafter Increase State Expenditures - $32,800/One-Time $ 200/Recurring Increase Local Revenue - $1,050,000/FY08-09 $2,150,000/FY09-10 and Thereafter Bill Summary for *SB2686 / HB2824 This bill authorizes persons licensed in this state [...] show full description SB2289
Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB1825. Alcoholic Beverages - Permits a wholesale license to be granted in a municipality that has approved the sale of alcoholic beverages instead of being limited to a municipality having a population of more than 100,000. - Amends TCA Section 57-3-203. Fiscal Summary for SB2289 / *HB1825Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues- Not Significant Bill Summary for SB2289 / *HB1825 Under present law, licenses to sell alcoholic spirituous beverages at wholesale are only granted in respect to premises situated within a municipality having a population of not less than 100,000. This bill authorized wholesaler's licenses to be issued for premises situated in any municipality that has approved the sale of alcoholic beverages. SB2072
Latest Action: 03/13/2007 - Failed In Senate S&L Govt. Comm. - no motion Bill Text Companion Bill HB1899. Alcoholic Beverages - Creates an additional class of licenses allowing the sale of wine at certain retail food stores. - Amends TCA Title 57. Fiscal Summary for SB2072 / *HB1899Increase State Expenditures - $980,000 Recurring/Alcoholic Beverage Commission $500,000 One-Time/ Alcoholic Beverage Commission Increase State Revenues - $5,100,000 Recurring/ Alcoholic Beverage Commission $1,800,000 One-Time/Alcoholic Beverage Commission $5,404,000 Recurring/General Fund Increase Local Govt. Revenues - $113,600 Bill Summary for SB2072 / *HB1899 This bill authorizes the sale of wine at retail food stores. To receive a "wine at food store" license [...] show full description HB2158
Latest Action: 06/11/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means of Finance, Ways & Means Committee Bill Text Taxes, Alcoholic Beverages - Provides that the department of revenue bears the burden of proving that a taxpayer's records are inaccurate, for the purpose of projecting sales from wholesale purchases, for taxes on alcoholic beverages sold for consumption on the premises. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-301. Fiscal Summary for HB2158 / *SB1974Increase State Expenditures - $102,000 Recurring $1,000 One-Time HB1899
Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Sponsor change. Bill Text Companion Bill SB2072. Alcoholic Beverages - Creates an additional class of licenses allowing the sale of wine at certain retail food stores. - Amends TCA Title 57. Fiscal Summary for *HB1899 / SB2072Increase State Expenditures - $980,000 Recurring/Alcoholic Beverage Commission $500,000 One-Time/ Alcoholic Beverage Commission Increase State Revenues - $5,100,000 Recurring/ Alcoholic Beverage Commission $1,800,000 One-Time/Alcoholic Beverage Commission $5,404,000 Recurring/General Fund Increase Local Govt. Revenues - $113,600 Bill Summary for *HB1899 / SB2072 This bill authorizes the sale of wine at retail food stores. To receive a "wine at food store" license [...] show full description HB2054
Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Withdrawn. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Allows any municipality, regardless of population, to conduct a referendum for liquor by the drink. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 3, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for HB2054 / *SB1198Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Less than $100,000 /Permissive Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 433 Bill Text Companion Bill SB1807. Wine, Wineries - Permits a winery selling wine it produces to make sales on its premises without restriction on the number of gallons sold if made from a minimum of 50 percent wine from Tennessee "agricultural products" instead of "grapes" as in the present law; revises provisions governing other items wineries may sell. - Amends TCA Title 57. Fiscal Summary for HB2120 / *SB1807 MINIMAL Bill Summary for HB2120 / *SB1807 ON MAY 7, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 1807, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 revises the exemption from volume restrictions for on-premises wine sales by wineries, applying the exemption to sales of wine 50 percent made from Tennessee "agricultural products." This amendment also revises the authorization for wineries to sell other items on-premises,[...] show full description HB1770
Latest Action: 03/26/2007 - Received from House, Passed first consideration Bill Text Companion Bill SB0432. Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of the Whisperwood Farm Bed and Breakfast located in Cocke County. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102. Fiscal Summary for HB1770 / *SB0432Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1770 / *SB0432 ON MARCH 22, 2007, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 1770, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 authorizes on-the-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages at a restaurant located within the Merchants Greene retail center in Hamblen County. HB1825
Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Action Deferred in Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG to July 2008 Bill Text Companion Bill SB2289. Alcoholic Beverages - Permits a wholesale license to be granted in a municipality that has approved the sale of alcoholic beverages instead of being limited to a municipality having a population of more than 100,000. - Amends TCA Section 57-3-203. Fiscal Summary for *HB1825 / SB2289Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues- Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB1825 / SB2289 Under present law, licenses to sell alcoholic spirituous beverages at wholesale are only granted in respect to premises situated within a municipality having a population of not less than 100,000. This bill authorized wholesaler's licenses to be issued for premises situated in any municipality that has approved the sale of alcoholic beverages. HB1838
Latest Action: 06/01/2007 - Public Chapter 258 Bill Text Companion Bill SB0829. Alcoholic Beverages - Adds to those facilities authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption as a premier type tourist resort one that is commercially-operated, has overnight accommodations, dining room, and historic grist mill located in DeKalb County and one that has a marina and restaurant and is located on a lake in DeKalb County within one great circle mile of Highway 56. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102. Fiscal Summary for HB1838 / *SB0829Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1838 / *SB0829 ON APRIL 5, 2007, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS #1 AND #3 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 1838, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 adds to those facilities authorized to serve alcohol for on-premises consumption [...] show full description SB1974
Latest Action: 06/12/2007 - Received from Senate, held on House desk. Bill Text Taxes, Alcoholic Beverages - Provides that the department of revenue bears the burden of proving that a taxpayer's records are inaccurate, for the purpose of projecting sales from wholesale purchases, for taxes on alcoholic beverages sold for consumption on the premises. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-301. Fiscal Summary for *SB1974 / HB2158Increase State Expenditures - $102,000 Recurring $1,000 One-Time Latest Action: 06/19/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 342 Bill Text Companion Bill SB1223. Alcoholic Beverages - Allows issuance of special occasion license to certain 501(c)(3) organizations for selling wine in closed containers for consumption on or off premises; allows donation of wine to such organizations. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102(30). Fiscal Summary for HB1529 / *SB1223Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1529 / *SB1223 Under present law, a charitable, nonprofit, or political organization may obtain a "special occasion license" to lawfully serve or sell beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in certain situations. This bill creates an additional exemption under the special occasion license, allowing certain organizations to sell wine in closed containers for consumption on or off the premises.[...] show full description HB1658
Latest Action: 02/21/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Increases time period from 20 to 25 days for manufacturer or distributor of beer to register at the office of the commissioner of revenue. - Amends TCA Title 57. Fiscal Summary for HB1658 / *SB1821MINIMAL HB1750
Latest Action: 02/28/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Allows retail store to sell liquor on Sundays from noon to 11 p.m. and on New Year's Day, Labor Day, and Fourth of July. - Amends TCA Section 57-3-406. Fiscal Summary for HB1750 / *SB0634Increases State Revenues - Not Significant HB1752
Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Held on desk. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Removes requirement that an aquarium exhibition facility must be an enclosed facility to qualify as premier type tourist resort for purposes of on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102. Fiscal Summary for *HB1752 / SB1972Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase State Revenues - $10,000 Increase Local Govt. Revenues - $10,000 HB1754
Latest Action: 06/27/2007 - Public Chapter 492 Bill Text Companion Bill SB1219. Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption at certain locations. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for HB1754 / *SB1219Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1754 / *SB1219 ON MAY 7, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 1219, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill to allow consumption of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption at locations meeting the following descriptions: (1) A commercially operated facility in Hamilton County owned and operated by a for-profit organization organized under the laws of the state of Tennessee; provides food service to the public or for private events and catering [...] show full description HB1755
Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG of State & Local Government Committee Bill Text Companion Bill SB1224. Alcoholic Beverages - Allows entity holding a retail license or winery license to offer free samples of wine to consumers on the premises under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Section 57-3-204; Section 57-3-207; Section 57-3-404; Section 57-3-406; Section 57-4-101; Section 57-4-102 and Section 57-4-203. Fiscal Summary for HB1755 / *SB1224Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1755 / *SB1224 Under present law, no alcoholic beverages may be sold for consumption on the premises of the seller except when sold at a facility specifically authorized under present law and except as may be permitted by the regulations of the alcoholic beverage commission for the purpose of conducting consumer educational seminars by a licensee, conducted on the premises [...] show full description SB1972
Latest Action: 02/21/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Removes requirement that an aquarium exhibition facility must be an enclosed facility to qualify as premier type tourist resort for purposes of on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102. Fiscal Summary for SB1972 / *HB1752Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase State Revenues - $10,000 Increase Local Govt. Revenues - $10,000 HB1324
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG of State & Local Government Committee Bill Text Companion Bill SB0795. Alcoholic Beverages - Requires retailers to place identification tag on kegs containing beer; requires purchaser of keg containing beer to sign registration form; requires department of revenue to prescribe and supply forms for keg identification. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 5, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for HB1324 / *SB0795Increase State Expenditures - $70,400 One-Time Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1324 / *SB0795 This bill requires ID labeling of brewery-sealed beer containers having a liquid capacity of seven gallons or more ("kegs"). Under this bill: (1) Retailers of beer would label each keg at the time of sale and obtain a signed registration form bearing [...] show full description HB1391
Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Clarifies that art gallery authorized to serve wine to patrons may not serve wine to a patron under legal drinking age. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for HB1391 / *SB0911MINIMAL SB1187
Latest Action: 04/30/2007 - Public Chapter 52 Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes the city of Goodlettsville to conduct a referendum for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises only in that portion of the city located in Sumner County without affecting the sale of such beverages in Davidson County. - Amends TCA Section 57-3-106 and Section 57-4-103. Fiscal Summary for SB1187 / *HB0913Increase Local Govt Expenditures - Less than $2,500* HB1119
Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Increases, from 20 to 25 days, time period in which manufacturers and wholesale distributors of beer must register with commissioner of revenue. - Amends TCA Title 57. Fiscal Summary for *HB1119 / SB1879MINIMAL SB1198
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Governor Comm. Bill Text Alcoholic Beverages - Allows any municipality, regardless of population, to conduct a referendum for liquor by the drink. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 3, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *SB1198 / HB2054Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Less than $100,000 /Permissive HB1194
Latest Action: 06/01/2007 - Public Chapter 203 Bill Text Companion Bill SB1221. Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes the issuance of a special occasion license to a nonprofit historical society in Grundy County for the purpose of serving, at an annual festival held by the society, complimentary samples of homemade wine manufactured in the Swiss tradition by members of the society; exempts special occasion permit holders from certain regulations of the sale, transport, and distribution of alcoholic beverages. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for HB1194 / *SB1221Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1194 / *SB1221 ON APRIL 9, 2007, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 1194, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill. Present law authorizes the sale of alcohol beverages for on-premises [...] show full description SB1219
Latest Action: 06/27/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 492 Bill Text Companion Bill HB1754. Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption at certain locations. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4. Fiscal Summary for *SB1219 / HB1754Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB1219 / HB1754 ON MAY 7, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 1219, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill to allow consumption of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption at locations meeting the following descriptions: (1) A commercially operated facility in Hamilton County owned and operated by a for-profit organization organized under the laws of the state of Tennessee; provides food service to the public or for private events and catering [...] show full description SB1221
Latest Action: 06/01/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 203 Bill Text Companion Bill HB1194. Alcoholic Beverages - Authorizes the issuance of a special occasion license to a nonprofit historical society in Grundy County for the purpose of serving, at an annual festival held by the society, complimentary samples of homemade wine manufactured in the Swiss tradition by members of the society; exempts special occasion permit holders from certain regulations of the sale, transport, and distribution of alcoholic beverages. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 4, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *SB1221 / HB1194Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB1221 / HB1194 ON APRIL 9, 2007, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 1194, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill. Present law authorizes the sale of alcohol beverages for on-premises [...] show full description SB1223
Latest Action: 06/19/2007 - Public Chapter 342 Bill Text Companion Bill HB1529. Alcoholic Beverages - Allows issuance of special occasion license to certain 501(c)(3) organizations for selling wine in closed containers for consumption on or off premises; allows donation of wine to such organizations. - Amends TCA Section 57-4-102(30). Fiscal Summary for *SB1223 / HB1529Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB1223 / HB1529 Under present law, a charitable, nonprofit, or political organization may obtain a "special occasion license" to lawfully serve or sell beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in certain situations. This bill creates an additional exemption under the special occasion license, allowing certain organizations to sell wine in closed containers for consumption on or off the premises.[...] show full description SB1224
Latest Action: 05/01/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill Text Companion Bill HB1755. Alcoholic Beverages - Allows entity holding a retail license or winery license to offer free samples of wine to consumers on the premises under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Section 57-3-204; Section 57-3-207; Section 57-3-404; Section 57-3-406; Section 57-4-101; Section 57-4-102 and Section 57-4-203. Fiscal Summary for *SB1224 / HB1755Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB1224 / HB1755 Under present law, no alcoholic beverages may be sold for consumption on the premises of the seller ex |
