Brief Description: Removing the expiration date on the 2006 beer and wine distribution bill.

Sponsors: Senators Kohl-Welles, Parlette, Keiser and Rasmussen.

Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research & Development
House Committee on Commerce & Labor

Background: In Costco Corp. V. Hoen, et al., the U.S. District Court for the western district of Washington struck down the Washington law that allowed in-state, but not out-of-state, wineries and breweries to ship their products directly to retailers. Pursuant to 2SSB 6823 (2006), the Legislature extended this direct shipping privilege to out-of-state wineries and breweries. These provisions expire on June 30, 2008.

Summary: The expiration date of June 30, 2008, is removed and the changes made in 2SSB 6823 are made permanent.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate      46   0
House      91   3

Effective:   July 22, 2007