Legislation Sponsored by Burt Jones (2)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/25/2024

SB 0303 SupportSelling Distilled Spirits - From Dry to Wet County Burt Jones
1/22/2014 Senate Read and Referred -RI&Util -
Alcohol/Tobacco General County Government Todd Edwards

This legislation amends the laws regarding holding a referendum to approve package sales of liquor. Under current law, a referendum may only be initiated by a petition signed by 35 percent of the registered voters of the county. This legislation would allow the referendum to be initiated by the adoption of a resolution or ordinance by the board of commissioners in lieu of the petition process. The petition process would still remain an option.    

SB 0335 NeutralAlcohol - Locals May Authorize Retail Dealers to Conduct Tastings Burt Jones
2/21/2014 Senate Read Second Time -RI&Util -
Alcohol/Tobacco General County Government Land Use/Zoning Todd Edwards

This legislation allows counties to authorize alcoholic beverage tasting events.

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