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California Council on Alcohol Problems

Legislation

 
Some of the Current Legislation that we are following 
 
 

If you want more information regarding specific legislation or wish to contact your State Senator or Assembly Member, use the links below.

  • The California State Senate (Click picture to reach www.sen.ca.gov )
 
 
Current Legislation
 

AB 172, Smyth: Would provide that the prohibition against the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the grounds of a public schoolhouse does not apply if the alcoholic beverages are acquired, possessed, or used during events at a public education facility in which any grade from kindergarten to grade 12, inclusive, is schooled, if the event is held at a time when children are not present at the stadium or other facility.

AB 1019, Beall: This bill would require, wholesalers located within the state who distribute alcoholic beverages to retailers for consumption in the state, to pay a $0.10 per drink surcharge, based upon a specified formula, and would require the State Board of Equalization to administer and collect this surcharge.

SB 1, Ducheny: This bill would, beginning on February 1, 2009, impose an additional surtax on beer, wine, sparkling cider, and distilled spirits, and would also impose a surtax on sparkling wines. This bill would require that the revenues derived from the additional taxes be remitted to the State Board of Equalization and deposited in the General Fund.

SB 336, Correa: This bill would authorize the advertising displays at the arena to advertise certain food and beverage products directed at an adult population if they are consumed on the premises and the products were advertised prior to July 1, 2008, as specified.

SB 558, DeSaulnier: This bill would, in addition, establish the Alcohol Abuse Treatment Program Fund and would authorize the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to assess and collect a fee in an amount not to exceed $0.05 per drink from every person who is engaged in business in this state and sells alcoholic beverages for resale, as prescribed.

SB 598, Huff: The bill would require a person required to have a court ordered ignition interlock device on a vehicle to have the device serviced at least once every 30 days, and the installer would be required to notify the court the first time the person failed to comply with the maintenance or calibration requirements.