SB475
To Amend The Law Regarding Alcoholic Beverages; To Clarify The Violation Regarding The Sale Of Controlled Beverages By Vending Machine; And To Authorize The Sale Through A Dispensing Machine Under Certain Circumstances.
Last Action (April 11, 2023): Notification that SB475 is now Act 705
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 475 amends Arkansas law regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages. It clarifies existing prohibitions against the sale of controlled beverages via vending machines while establishing a new exception for specific 'dispensing machines.' The bill authorizes on-premises consumption permit holders to use these dispensing machines, provided they meet several safety and regulatory requirements. These requirements include locating the machine away from tables, requiring customers to use a radio-frequency identification device, and imposing strict quantity limits on the volume of beer, wine, and spirits dispensed before staff must reactivate the device. Additionally, permit holders or their employees must monitor the dispensing process to ensure compliance with existing alcohol regulations.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are businesses that hold on-premises consumption permits for alcoholic beverages, as they gain the ability to use automated dispensing technology to facilitate service. Additionally, customers at these establishments may benefit from increased convenience in obtaining their beverages.
Who Might Suffer?
Potentially negatively impacted parties include regulatory agencies, such as the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, which must oversee new compliance standards. Additionally, there may be concerns regarding public health and safety if the automated nature of these machines complicates the ability of staff to monitor individual consumption levels or prevent unauthorized access by minors, potentially creating liability risks for the business owners.
Vote Records
Third Reading
April 5, 2023View individual votes (100)
| Legislator | Party | Chamber | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Allen | Democrat | House | NV |
| Lane Jean | Republican | House | Nay |
| Stephen Meeks | Republican | House | NV |
| Mark Perry | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Jon Eubanks | Republican | House | Yea |
| Matthew Shepherd | Republican | House | NV |
| Jeff Wardlaw | Republican | House | Nay |
| Bruce Cozart | Republican | House | NV |
| David Whitaker | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Deborah Ferguson | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Charlene Fite | Republican | House | Yea |
| Mike Holcomb | Republican | House | NV |
| Stephen Magie | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Mark McElroy | Republican | House | Yea |
| Josh Miller | Republican | House | NV |
| Richard Womack | Republican | House | Yea |
| Jack Ladyman | Republican | House | Nay |
| Robin Lundstrum | Republican | House | Yea |
| Dwight Tosh | Republican | House | Nay |
| Lanny Fite | Republican | House | NV |
| Grant Hodges | Republican | House | Yea |
| Rick Beck | Republican | House | Yea |
| Mary Bentley | Republican | House | NV |
| Les Eaves | Republican | House | Yea |
| Justin Gonzales | Republican | House | Yea |
| Julie Mayberry | Republican | House | Nay |
| Ken Ferguson | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Ron Mcnair | Republican | House | NV |
| Milton Nicks | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Marcus Richmond | Republican | House | Yea |
| Vivian Flowers | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Deann Vaught | Republican | House | Nay |
| Karilyn Brown | Republican | House | Yea |
| Sonia Eubanks Barker | Republican | House | Yea |
| Frances Cavenaugh | Republican | House | Yea |
| Jack Fortner | Republican | House | NV |
| Jimmie Gazaway | Republican | House | Nay |
| Roger Lynch | Republican | House | Yea |
| John Maddox | Republican | House | Yea |
| Aaron Pilkington | Republican | House | Yea |
| Johnny Rye | Republican | House | Yea |
| Les Warren | Republican | House | Yea |
| Danny Watson | Republican | House | Yea |
| Carlton Wing | Republican | House | NV |
| Austin Mccollum | Republican | House | Yea |
| Carol Dalby | Republican | House | Yea |
| Steve Hollowell | Republican | House | Yea |
| Brian Evans | Republican | House | NV |
| Lee Johnson | Republican | House | Yea |
| Andrew Collins | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Stan Berry | Republican | House | Yea |
| Harlan Breaux | Republican | House | Yea |
| Cameron Cooper | Republican | House | NV |
| Nicole Clowney | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Cindy Crawford | Republican | House | NV |
| Denise Garner | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Tippi McCullough | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Jay Richardson | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Jamie Scott | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Jim Wooten | Republican | House | Nay |
| Denise Ennett | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Richard McGrew | Republican | House | Yea |
| Joy Springer | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Howard Beaty | Republican | House | NV |
| Tony Furman | Republican | House | Yea |
| Kendon Underwood | Republican | House | NV |
| David Ray | Republican | House | Yea |
| Mark Berry | Republican | House | Yea |
| John Carr | Republican | House | Yea |
| Rick McClure | Republican | House | NV |
| Keith Brooks | Republican | House | NV |
| Delia Haak | Republican | House | NV |
| Ashley Hudson | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Jon Milligan | Republican | House | NV |
| RJ Hawk | Republican | House | Yea |
| Wade Andrews | Republican | House | NV |
| Rebecca Burkes | Republican | House | Yea |
| DeAnna Hodges | Republican | House | Yea |
| Hope Duke | Republican | House | Nay |
| Zack Gramlich | Republican | House | Yea |
| Mindy McAlindon | Republican | House | Yea |
| Matt Duffield | Republican | House | NV |
| Stetson Painter | Republican | House | Yea |
| Steve Unger | Republican | House | Yea |
| Wayne Long | Republican | House | NV |
| Scott Richardson | Republican | House | Yea |
| Brandon Achor | Republican | House | Yea |
| Jeremiah Moore | Republican | House | Yea |
| Joey Carr | Republican | House | Nay |
| Matt Brown | Republican | House | Yea |
| Shad Pearce | Republican | House | Nay |
| Chad Puryear | Republican | House | Yea |
| Ryan Rose | Republican | House | Nay |
| Bart Schulz | Republican | House | Yea |
| Trey Steimel | Republican | House | Yea |
| Tara Shephard | Democrat | House | NV |
| Jeremy Wooldridge | Republican | House | Nay |
| Kendra Moore | Republican | House | NV |
| Brit McKenzie | Republican | House | NV |
| Steven Walker | Republican | House | Nay |
Third Reading
March 29, 2023View individual votes (35)
| Legislator | Party | Chamber | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane English | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Linda Chesterfield | Democrat | Senate | NV |
| Jonathan Dismang | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Greg Leding | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Missy Irvin | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Bryan King | Republican | Senate | NV |
| Kim Hammer | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Stephanie Flowers | Democrat | Senate | Nay |
| Frederick Love | Democrat | Senate | Nay |
| Terry Rice | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Reginald Murdock | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Gary Stubblefield | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Jim Dotson | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| John Payton | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Alan Clark | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Ronald Caldwell | Republican | Senate | NV |
| Bart Hester | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Jimmy Hickey | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Dan Sullivan | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| David Wallace | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Blake Johnson | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Justin Boyd | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Clarke Tucker | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Scott Flippo | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Clint Penzo | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Mark Johnson | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Ricky Hill | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Breanne Davis | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Ben Gilmore | Republican | Senate | NV |
| Joshua Bryant | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Matt McKee | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Jim Petty | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Steve Crowell | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Tyler Dees | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Matt Stone | Republican | Senate | Nay |
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