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2017 SESSION

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Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

Chairman: Bryce E. Reeves

Clerk: Joanna Bolstad, E. Barton
Staff: David May, Sarah Stanton
Date of Meeting: February 10, 2017
Time and Place: 8:00 a.m. Senate Room B
Added HB1784,1786,1926,1945,1987,2002,2215,2216,2220,2359

H.B. 1526 Alcoholic beverage control; mixed beverage annual live entertainment venue license, etc.

Patron: Albo

Alcoholic beverage control; mixed beverage annual live entertainment venue license. Creates the mixed beverage annual live entertainment license to allow any person operating a live entertainment venue to sell, on the dates of performances and one hour prior to any such performance and one hour after the conclusion of any performance, but no later than 2:00 a.m. alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in areas upon the licensed premises approved by the Board. The bill stipulates that the live entertainment venue (i) must be owned by the licensee or be occupied under a bona fide long-term lease or concession agreement, the original term of which was more than five years, and (ii) must have monthly gross receipts from the sale of food cooked, or prepared, and consumed on the premises and nonalcoholic beverages served on the premises of at least $4,000. The bill defines a live entertainment venue as an establishment devoted exclusively to the bona fide live performance of the performing arts, which establishment is open to the public no more than four days in any calendar week and where (i) at least 75 percent of the ticket sales for any performance at such venue is required to be purchased at least 12 hours in advance of the performance and (ii) the ticket price for the performance is based on the fair market value of the performance.. The bill contains technical amendments.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 4.1-210, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; mixed beverage annual live entertainment venue license.

17104590D

H.B. 1568 Child care providers; applicant criminal history background checks, penalty.

Patron: Orrock

Child care providers; criminal history background check; penalty. Requires the following individuals to undergo a fingerprint-based national criminal history background check: (i) applicants for employment by, employees of, applicants to serve as volunteers with, and volunteers with any licensed family day system, child day center exempt from licensure pursuant to § 63.2-1716, registered family day home, or family day home approved by a family day system; (ii) applicants for licensure as a family day system, registration as a family day home, or approval as a family day home by a family day system, as well as their agents and any adult living in such family day home; and (iii) individuals who apply for or enter into a contract with the Department of Social Services under which a child day center, family day home, or child day program will provide child care services funded by the Child Care and Development Block Grant, as well as the applicant's current or prospective employees and volunteers, agents, and any adult living in the child day center or family day home. The bill also mandates that all background checks required pursuant to §§ 63.2-1720.1 and 63.2-1721.1 of the Code of Virginia be completed by September 30, 2017, or by the date specified on any federal waiver obtained by the Commonwealth, and every five years thereafter. The bill sunsets on July 1, 2018. The bill further provides that if any corresponding provision of the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 is repealed prior to July 1, 2018, the provisions of this act enacting such requirement shall expire upon the date of such repeal.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-1720 through 63.2-1721.1, as they shall become effective, 63.2-1722, 63.2-1724, and 63.2-1725 of the Code of Virginia, relating to child care providers; criminal history background check; penalty.

17101350D

H.B. 1651 Inmate trust accounts; exemption.

Patron: Kory

Inmate trust accounts; exemption. Provides that an inmate who has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment that makes the inmate ineligible for release, excluding geriatric release, prior to 75 years of age is exempt from depositing 10 percent of any funds the inmate receives into an inmate personal trust account.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 53.1-43.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to inmate trust accounts; exemption.

17101605D

H.B. 1694 Alcoholic beverage control; nonprofit banquet licensees, sale of wine for off-premises consumption.

Patron: Marshall, D.W.

Alcoholic beverage control; nonprofit banquet licensees; sale of wine for off-premises consumption. Provides that banquet licensees who are nonprofit corporations or associations conducting fundraisers (i) shall also be authorized to sell wine, as part of any fundraising activity, in closed containers for off-premises consumption to persons to whom wine may be lawfully sold and (ii) shall be limited to no more than one such fundraiser per year.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-209 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; nonprofit banquet licensees; sale of wine for off-premises consumption.

17100888D

H.B. 1743 Alcoholic beverage control; retail on-premises license for nonprofit cinema houses.

Patron: Rush

Alcoholic beverage control; retail on-premises license for nonprofit historic cinema houses. Creates a new retail on-premises wine and beer license for nonprofit historic cinema houses. The bill defines "historic cinema house" and sets out the privileges of the license and imposes a $200 annual state license tax and a $20 annual local license tax.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 4.1-209, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; retail on-premises license for nonprofit historic cinema houses.

17104694D

H.B. 1744 Alcoholic beverage control; disposable containers.

Patron: Rush

Alcoholic beverage control; disposable containers. Includes a single original metal can in the list of allowable disposable containers that a beer licensee, a wine and beer licensee, and certain mixed beverage licensees may use to sell alcoholic beverages.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-208, 4.1-209, and 4.1-210 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; disposable containers.

17103164D

H.B. 1784 Forensic discharge planning services; local and regional correctional facilities.

Patron: Bell, Robert B.

Forensic discharge planning services; local and regional correctional facilities. Directs the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders, to develop a comprehensive plan, by November 1, 2017, for the provision of forensic discharge planning services at local and regional correctional facilities for persons who have serious mental illnesses who are to be released from such facilities.

A BILL to direct the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to develop a comprehensive plan for provision of forensic discharge planning services at local and regional correctional facilities.

17100865D

H.B. 1786 In utero exposure to a controlled substance; departments of social services to collect information.

Patron: Stolle

In utero exposure to a controlled substance. Provides that if a local department of social service responds to a report of suspected abuse or neglect of a child, the local department shall complete a report and enter it into the statewide automated system maintained by the Department. The bill also requires that, in cases in which a report or complaint of suspected child abuse or neglect is based on suspected substance abuse by the mother, that the local department shall conduct a family assessment unless an investigation is required, collect information about whether the mother of a child who was exposed in utero to a controlled substance sought substance abuse counseling or treatment prior to the child's birth as part of a family assessment, and develop a plan of safe care for the child in accordance with federal law, regardless of whether the local department determines that abuse or neglect occurred. The bill also requires mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect to make a report upon a finding within six weeks of the child's birth that the child was born affected by substance abuse or experiencing withdrawal symptoms resulting from in utero drug exposure, a diagnosis within four years of the child's birth that the child has an illness, disease, or condition that may be attributed, with a reasonable degree of medical certainty, to maternal abuse of controlled substances during pregnancy, or a diagnosis within four years of the child's birth that the child has fetal alcohol spectrum disorder attributable to in utero exposure to alcohol.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-1505, 63.2-1506, and 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia, relating to in utero exposure to a controlled substance.

17104727D

H.B. 1795 Adoptive and foster care placements; Mutual Family Assessment home study.

Patron: Bell, Richard P.

Adoptive and foster placements; Mutual Family Assessment home study. Requires that home studies conducted by local boards of social services to determine the appropriateness of an adoptive or foster placement comply with the Mutual Family Assessment home study template and any addenda thereto developed by the Department of Social Services (the Department). The bill provides authority to the Department to amend or update its Mutual Family Assessment home study template and any addenda thereto when necessary to improve the process of adoptive and foster placements, provided such amendments or updates do not lessen the requirements of the home study process.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-900, 63.2-904, 63.2-1231, and 63.2-1232 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Adoption and Foster Care placements; Mutual Family Assessment home study.

17101503D

H.B. 1801 Alcoholic beverage control; delivery privileges of persons holding a wine and beer license.

Patron: Knight

Alcoholic beverage control(ABC); delivery privileges of persons holding a wine and beer license. Provides that notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, persons granted a wine and beer license may deliver such wine or beer  in closed containers for off-premises consumption (i) to a person's vehicle if located in a designated parking area of the retailer's premises where such person has electronically ordered wine or beer in advance of the delivery or (ii) if the licensee holds a delivery permit issued by the ABC Board, to such other locations as may be permitted by Board regulation. The bill contains technical amendments.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-209, 4.1-325, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, and 4.1-325.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; delivery privilege of persons holding a wine and beer license.

17102848D

H.B. 1842 Alcoholic beverage control; neutral grain spirits or alcohol sold at government stores; proof.

Patron: Knight

Alcoholic beverage control; neutral grain spirits or alcohol sold at government stores; proof. Increases from 101 to 151 the proof of neutral grain spirits or alcohol that is without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color that may be sold at government stores. The provisions of the bill will expire on July 1, 2022.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-119, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; neutral grain spirits or alcohol sold at government stores; proof.

17101080D

H.B. 1922 Financial exploitation of adults; reporting to local law enforcement and State Police.

Patron: Bell, Robert B.

Financial exploitation of adults; reporting to local law enforcement and State Police. Clarifies that all cases involving suspected financial exploitation of an adult shall be immediately referred to local law enforcement for investigation and provides that in cases of suspected financial exploitation of an adult in which losses to the adult are suspected to be greater than $50,000, the local department of social services or adult protective services hotline also shall immediately refer the matter and all relevant documentation to the State Police for investigation.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1605 of the Code of Virginia, relating to financial exploitation of adults; reporting to local law enforcement and State Police.

17100061D

H.B. 1926 ABC; definition of municipal golf course, food sales exemptions.

Patron: Campbell

Alcoholic beverage control (ABC); definition of municipal golf course; exemption from food sales requirements for mixed beverage restaurant licensees located on the premises of and operated by municipal golf courses. Defines "municipal golf course" and exempts mixed beverage restaurant licensees located on the premises of and operated by municipal golf courses from the requirement that the restaurant's gross receipts from the sale of food cooked, or prepared, and consumed on the premises and nonalcoholic beverages served on the premises, after issuance of such license, amount to at least 45 percent of the gross receipts from the sale of mixed beverages and food. The bill also exempts such licensees from the monthly food sales requirements established by ABC Board regulations.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, and 4.1-210 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; definition of municipal golf course; exemption from food sales requirements for mixed beverage restaurant licensees located on the premises of and operated by municipal golf courses.

17104790D

H.B. 1942 Fostering Futures program; individual participating subject to a background check.

Patron: Peace

Fostering Futures program; background check. Requires individual participating in the Fostering Futures program to undergo a background check, which includes submitting to fingerprinting and a criminal history record check. The bill provides that the results of such background check shall be used for the sole purpose of determining whether other children should be placed or remain in the same foster home as the individual subject to the background check. The bill defines "individual participating in the Fostering Futures program" as a person who is 18 years of age or older but has not reached 21 years of age and is receiving foster care services through the Fostering Futures program.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-901.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Fostering Futures program; background check.

17101366D

H.B. 1945 Adult exploitation; broadens definition for purposes of social services laws.

Patron: Peace

Adult exploitation. Broadens the definition of "adult exploitation" for the purposes of social services laws to include the unauthorized, improper, or fraudulent use of an adult or his funds, property, benefits, or other assets for the benefit of another, including a caregiver or person serving in a fiduciary capacity, or that deprives the adult of his rightful use of or access to such funds, property, benefits, or other assets. The bill provides that "adult exploitation" includes (i) an intentional breach of a fiduciary obligation to an adult to his detriment or a failure to use the financial resources of an adult in a manner that results in neglect of such adult; (ii) the acquisition, possession, or control of an adult's financial resources or property through the use of undue influence, coercion, or duress; and (iii) forcing or coercing an adult to pay for goods or services or perform services against his will for another's profit, benefit, or advantage if the adult did not agree or was tricked, misled, or defrauded into agreeing, to pay for such goods or services or to perform such services. In addition, the requirement that such adult be incapacitated is removed from the definition. The bill also broadens the definition of "financial institution staff" for the purposes of protecting aged or incapacitated adults to include any employee, agent, qualified individual, or representative of a bank, trust company, savings institution, loan association, consumer finance company, credit union, investment company, investment advisor, securities firm, accounting firm, or insurance company.

 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-100 and 63.2-1606 of the Code of Virginia, relating to adult exploitation.

17104836D

H.B. 1987 Alcoholic beverage control; new license for certain commercial lifestyle centers.

Patron: Greason

Alcoholic beverage control; new license for certain commercial lifestyle centers. Defines "commercial lifestyle center" and creates a new nonretail license for commercial lifestyle centers. The bill sets out the privileges of the license and imposes a $300 annual state tax and a $60 annual local tax on the license. The bill contains technical amendments.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100 and 4.1-128, as they are currently effective and as they shall become effective, 4.1-206, 4.1-231, 4.1-233, and 4.1-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; new license for certain commercial lifestyle centers.

17104563D

H.B. 2002 Refugee and immigrant resettlements; reports to Department of Social Services.

Patron: Poindexter

Department of Social Services; refugee and immigrant resettlements; report. Requires nonprofit resettlement agencies and their local affiliates that provide refugee or other immigrant resettlement services in the Commonwealth to annually report to the Department of Social Services (the Department) nonidentifying information regarding (i) the total number of individuals resettled in Virginia by such nonprofit resettlement agency or affiliate; (ii) the locality in which each individual was placed; (iii) the age, gender, and national origin of each individual; and (iv) whether each individual was placed through the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program and, if so, the eligibility status of such individuals. The bill requires the Department to collate and annually submit such information to the Governor and the General Assembly.

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 63.2 a section numbered 63.2-214.4, relating to refugee and immigrant resettlements; annual report.

17102612D

H.B. 2029 Alcoholic beverage control; privileges of licensed distillers appointed as agents of ABC Board.

Patron: Freitas

Alcoholic beverage control; privileges of licensed distillers appointed as agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board. Allows a licensed distiller who has been appointed by the ABC Board as an agent to sell spirits manufactured by the distiller at a site of an event licensed by the Board and conducted for the purpose of featuring and educating the consuming public about spirits products.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-119, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; privileges of licensed distillers appointed as agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

17101206D

H.B. 2078 Alcoholic beverage control; annual mixed beverage performing arts facility license.

Patron: Wilt

Alcoholic beverage control; annual mixed beverage performing arts facility license. Authorizes the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to grant an annual mixed beverage performing arts facility license to persons operating food concessions at any performing arts facility located in the arts and cultural district of the City of Harrisonburg, provided that the performing arts facility (i) is occupied under a bona fide long-term lease or concession agreement, the original term of which was more than five years, (ii) has been rehabilitated in accordance with historic preservation standards; (iii) has monthly gross receipts from the sale of food cooked, or prepared, and consumed on the premises and nonalcoholic beverages served on the premises that meet or exceed the monthly minimum established by Board regulations for mixed beverage restaurants; and (iv) has a total capacity in excess of 900 patrons. Such license shall authorize the sale, on the dates of performances or private or special events, of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in areas upon the licensed premises approved by the Board.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-210 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; mixed beverage performing arts facility license.

17103724D

H.B. 2092 Application for public assistance; eligibility, review of records.

Patron: LaRock

Application for public assistance; eligibility; review of records. Requires entities processing applications for medical assistance and other public assistance to conduct a review of death records and records relating to incarceration status, employment status, and income of the applicant to determine whether the applicant is eligible for assistance and to review the records of the Virginia Lottery to determine whether the applicant has received any winnings from the Virginia Lottery that may constitute income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for medical assistance or public assistance. The bill also requires the Department of Social Services to report annually on the types and sources of information reviewed in verifying eligibility and the number of applications for public assistance approved, denied, or referred for investigation.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-325 and 63.2-503 of the Code of Virginia, relating to application for public assistance; review of records.

17103699D

H.B. 2156 Child welfare agencies; licensure for agencies operated by the Commonwealth.

Patron: Rasoul

Licensure of facilities operated by agencies of the Commonwealth. Provides for licensure of child welfare agencies operated by the agencies of the Commonwealth.

 A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1701 of the Code of Virginia, relating to licensure of child welfare agencies operated by agencies of the Commonwealth.

17104851D

H.B. 2185 Alcoholic beverage control; granting of mixed beverage license to Meadows Golf and Swim Club.

Patron: Yost

Alcoholic beverage control; granting of certain mixed beverage licenses. Provides that, notwithstanding the requirement for a referendum for liquor by the drink, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may issue a mixed beverage license to establishments located on property 2,135 feet north of the intersection of State Routes 1223 and 661 (Meadows Golf and Swim Club).

A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-126 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; granting of certain mixed beverage licenses.

17103165D

H.B. 2207 Food stamp program; requests for replacement of electronic benefit transfer card.

Patron: Robinson

Food stamp program; excessive requests for replacement of electronic benefit transfer card. Requires the Department of Social Services (Department) to monitor all requests for replacement of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards issued to food stamp program recipients. The bill provides that a request for replacement of an EBT card shall be deemed excessive if a food stamp program recipient or a member of his household has made four such requests within 12 months prior to the request. The bill requires the Department, upon receipt of a fourth request for replacement of an EBT card within a 12-month period, to give written notice to the recipient household that it has reached the threshold allowance for replacement requests, its account is being monitored for suspicious activity, and future replacement requests will require contact with the Department to provide an explanation before a replacement card will be issued. The bill requires the Department, upon receipt of a fifth replacement request within a 12-month period, to give written notice to the recipient household that it has exceeded the threshold allowance for replacement requests and that the replacement EBT card is being withheld until the household contacts the Department to provide an explanation for the high volume of replacement requests. The bill provides the terms under which a replacement card will be issued or withheld, delineates factors that require the Department to investigate excessive card replacement requests, and sets forth requirements for notices sent under the provisions of the bill.

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 63.2-523.1, relating to food stamp program; excessive requests for replacement of electronic benefit transfer card.

17100919D

H.B. 2215 Adoption assistance; children with special needs.

Patron: Toscano

Adoption assistance for children with special needs. Moves the requirement that a child be a citizen or legal resident of the United States from the definition of "child with special needs" to the eligibility criteria for the adoptive parents of such child to receive adoption assistance. The bill modifies the exception to the eligibility requirement that efforts be made to place the child in an adoptive home without the provision of adoption assistance to include consideration of the child's best interest due to factors such as the child's development of significant emotional ties with his foster parents while in their care, provided that the foster parents wish to adopt the child. Under current law, the exception is limited to situations in which the child has developed emotional ties with his foster parents and the foster parents wish to adopt the child. The bill modifies other requirements for a child with special needs to receive certain types of adoption assistance and for a child who is between the ages of 18 and 21 to receive adoption assistance. The bill also provides that a representative of the Department of Social Services shall negotiate all adoption assistance agreements with both existing and prospective adoptive parents on behalf of local departments of social services.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 63.2-1300 through 63.2-1303 of the Code of Virginia, relating to adoption assistance for children with special needs.

17101365D

H.B. 2216 Putative Father Registry; changes name to Virginia Birth Father Registry.

Patron: Toscano

Putative Father Registry. Changes the name of the Putative Father Registry to the Virginia Birth Father Registry and modifies certain registration and notice provisions associated with such registry.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-277.01, 17.1-275, 20-88.35, 63.2-900, 63.2-1201, 63.2-1202, 63.2-1222, 63.2-1224, 63.2-1233, 63.2-1249, 63.2-1250, 63.2-1252, and 63.2-1253 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Putative Father Registry.

17101354D

H.B. 2220 Alcoholic beverage control; creates a new limited mixed beverage license for retail cigar shops.

Patron: Landes

Alcoholic beverage control; limited mixed beverage license for retail cigar shops. Creates a new limited mixed beverage license for retail cigar shops. The bill sets out the privileges of this new license, including a requirement that at least 60 percent of the licensee's annual gross revenue be from the sale of premium tobacco products. The bill also defines cigar shop and sets out the state and local license taxes for this license.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 4.1-210, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; limited mixed beverage license for retail cigar shops.

17102489D

H.B. 2279 Child-protective services; complaints involving members of the United States Armed Forces.

Patron: Hester

Child-protective services; complaints involving members of the United States Armed Forces. Requires local departments of social services to transmit information regarding reports, complaints, family assessments, and investigations involving children of active duty members of the United States Armed Forces or members of their household to family advocacy representatives of the United States Armed Forces. Under current law, local departments of social services may transmit such information, but are only required to transmit information regarding founded complaints or family assessments.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 63.2-1503 of the Code of Virginia, relating to child-protective services; complaints involving members of the United States Armed Forces.

17101513D

H.B. 2359 Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority; changes effective date for creation of Authority.

Patron: Albo

Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority. Changes the effective date for the creation of the ABC Authority from July 1, 2018, to January 15, 2018. The bill creates a transition period from January 15, 2018, until December 31, 2018, during which time the current Department will coexist with the ABC Authority to facilitate an orderly and efficient transition and to ensure the continuation of operations during the transition. The bill provides that during the transition period the current ABC Board will be the Board of Directors of the ABC Authority. The bill grants to the ABC Authority the authority to implement and maintain independent payroll and nonpayroll disbursement systems, which are subject to review and approval by the State Comptroller and which include travel reimbursements, revenue refunds, disbursements for vendor payments, petty cash, and interagency payments. The bill also (i) streamlines the suspension and revocation process to encourage settlement of cases before reaching the appeal level to the Board of Directors, (ii) exempts the Authority from mandatory procurement provisions, and (iii) authorizes the Board of Directors to delegate or assign to any officer or employee of the Authority any duties or tasks required to be performed by the Authority, but provides that the Board remains responsible for the performance of any such duties or tasks. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-101.01, 4.1-101.02, 4.1-101.05, 4.1-101.07, 4.1-101.010, 4.1-103, and 4.1-103.1, as they shall become effective, 4.1-225, and 4.1-227 of the Code of Virginia and to amend and reenact the fourth, fifth, and twelfth enactments of Chapters 38 and 730 of the Acts of Assembly of 2015; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 4.1-103.03; and to repeal the sixth enactments of Chapters 38 and 730 of the Acts of Assembly of 2015, relating to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority.

17104807D

H.B. 2418 Alcoholic beverage control; banquet licenses for wineries and breweries.

Patron: Robinson

Alcoholic beverage control; banquet licenses for wineries and breweries. Increases from four to eight the number of banquet licenses a brewery or winery, as applicable, may obtain for  events in any one-year period, provided that the event for which a banquet license is obtained is (i) at a place approved by the Board and (ii) conducted for the purposes of featuring and educating the consuming public about wine or beer products, as applicable. The bill also specifically provides that such wine or beer manufacturer is limited to eight banquet licenses for such events per year without regard to the number of wineries owned or operated by such manufacturer or by any parent, subsidiary, or company under common control with such manufacturer. or without regard to the number of breweries owned or operated by such manufacturer or by any parent, subsidiary, or company under common control with such manufacturer  The bill contains a technical amendment.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-215, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; banquet licenses for breweries.

17104703D

H.B. 2433 Alcoholic beverage control; cider shall be treated as wine for all purposes of ABC law.

Patron: Bulova

Alcoholic beverage control (ABC); cider. Provides that cider shall be treated as wine for all purposes of alcoholic beverage control law, except where otherwise provided in ABC law or Board regulations. The bill contains technical amendments.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 4.1-111, 4.1-119, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 4.1-213, and 4.1-214 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; cider.

17104226D