HB1714
To Amend The Law Regarding Alcoholic Beverages; To Amend The Law Concerning Certain Permits; And To Authorize The Issuance Of A Permit To Certain Distillers, Manufacturers, Or Small Farm Wineries In A Dry Area.
Last Action (April 12, 2023): Notification that HB1714 is now Act 747
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1714 proposes amendments to Arkansas law concerning the issuance of alcoholic beverage permits to specific producers. It allows the state to grant permits to distillers and manufacturers located in 'dry' areas, provided they sell their products exclusively to wholesalers. Additionally, the bill authorizes the licensing of small farm wineries in dry areas, subject to the same requirement of selling exclusively to wholesalers. The purpose is to allow these manufacturing entities to operate in areas where the sale of alcohol is otherwise restricted, provided they do not sell directly to the public.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are distillers, manufacturers, and small farm wineries located in dry areas of Arkansas. By allowing them to obtain permits, the bill enables these businesses to operate and produce alcohol legally in regions where commercial alcohol sales are typically prohibited, provided they limit their business model to wholesale distribution.
Who Might Suffer?
Communities or local governments in dry areas that have historically voted to prohibit the sale and manufacture of alcohol within their jurisdictions may view this legislation as negatively impacting their local authority and the intended 'dry' status of their area. While the bill limits operations to wholesale, some residents or advocacy groups concerned with alcohol availability may object to the introduction of alcohol production facilities in these regulated zones.
Vote Records
Third Reading
April 5, 2023View individual votes (35)
| Legislator | Party | Chamber | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane English | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Linda Chesterfield | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Jonathan Dismang | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Greg Leding | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Missy Irvin | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Bryan King | Republican | Senate | Absent |
| Kim Hammer | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Stephanie Flowers | Democrat | Senate | Absent |
| Frederick Love | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Terry Rice | Republican | Senate | NV |
| Reginald Murdock | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Gary Stubblefield | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Jim Dotson | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| John Payton | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Alan Clark | Republican | Senate | NV |
| Ronald Caldwell | Republican | Senate | Absent |
| Bart Hester | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Jimmy Hickey | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Dan Sullivan | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| 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 | Nay |
| Breanne Davis | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Ben Gilmore | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| 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 | Yea |
Third Reading
March 30, 2023View individual votes (100)
| Legislator | Party | Chamber | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Allen | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Lane Jean | Republican | House | Nay |
| Stephen Meeks | Republican | House | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| Stephen Magie | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Mark McElroy | Republican | House | Yea |
| Josh Miller | Republican | House | NV |
| Richard Womack | Republican | House | Yea |
| Jack Ladyman | Republican | House | NV |
| Robin Lundstrum | Republican | House | NV |
| Dwight Tosh | Republican | House | Yea |
| Lanny Fite | Republican | House | Yea |
| Grant Hodges | Republican | House | Yea |
| Rick Beck | Republican | House | Yea |
| Mary Bentley | Republican | House | NV |
| Les Eaves | Republican | House | NV |
| Justin Gonzales | Republican | House | NV |
| Julie Mayberry | Republican | House | Nay |
| Ken Ferguson | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Ron Mcnair | Republican | House | Nay |
| Milton Nicks | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Marcus Richmond | Republican | House | NV |
| Vivian Flowers | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Deann Vaught | Republican | House | Nay |
| Karilyn Brown | Republican | House | Yea |
| Sonia Eubanks Barker | Republican | House | NV |
| Frances Cavenaugh | Republican | House | Yea |
| Jack Fortner | Republican | House | Nay |
| 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 | NV |
| Carlton Wing | Republican | House | NV |
| Austin Mccollum | Republican | House | NV |
| Carol Dalby | Republican | House | Yea |
| Steve Hollowell | Republican | House | Yea |
| Brian Evans | Republican | House | Yea |
| Lee Johnson | Republican | House | Yea |
| Andrew Collins | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Stan Berry | Republican | House | Yea |
| Harlan Breaux | Republican | House | NV |
| Cameron Cooper | Republican | House | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| RJ Hawk | Republican | House | Yea |
| Wade Andrews | Republican | House | NV |
| Rebecca Burkes | Republican | House | NV |
| DeAnna Hodges | Republican | House | Yea |
| Hope Duke | Republican | House | Nay |
| Zack Gramlich | Republican | House | Yea |
| Mindy McAlindon | Republican | House | NV |
| Matt Duffield | Republican | House | Nay |
| Stetson Painter | Republican | House | Nay |
| Steve Unger | Republican | House | Yea |
| Wayne Long | Republican | House | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Jeremy Wooldridge | Republican | House | Nay |
| Kendra Moore | Republican | House | NV |
| Brit McKenzie | Republican | House | Yea |
| Steven Walker | Republican | House | Nay |
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