LIQUOR-TECH Senate SponsorsSen. Heather Steans-Terry Link House Sponsors(Rep. Greg Harris-Angelo Saviano) 7/28/2010SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1367 235 ILCS 5/5-1from Ch. 43, par. 115Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes technical change in a provision concerning licensure under the Act.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:235 ILCS 5/5-3from Ch. 43, par. 118235 ILCS 5/6-4from Ch. 43, par. 121Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides for manufacturer's license for Craft Distiller. Provides that a craft distiller license shall allow the manufacture of up to 5,000 gallons of spirits by distillation per year, and the storage and sale of such spirits to (1) distributors in this State, and (2) non-licensees subject to certain limits. Provides that any distiller licensed under the Act on the effective date of the amendatory Act who applies for licensure as a craft distiller and manufactured no more than a certain amount of spirits shall not be required to pay the initial licensing fee. Sets forth the fee amount for a manufacturer license as a craft distiller. Provides that a person licensed as a craft distiller not affiliated with any other person manufacturing spirits may be permitted to receive one retailer's license for the premises in which he or she actually conducts business permitting only the retail sale of spirits manufactured at such premises and that such sales shall be limited to on-premises, in-person sales only, for lawful consumption on or off premises. Provides that a craft distiller licensed for retail sale shall secure a certain amount of liquor liability insurance coverage. Also makes technical changes. Effective immediately.House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to:235 ILCS 5/5-3from Ch. 43, par. 118235 ILCS 5/6-4from Ch. 43, par. 121Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides for manufacturer's license for Craft Distiller. Provides that a craft distiller license shall allow the manufacture of up to 5,000 gallons of spirits by distillation per year and the storage of such spirits. Provides that if a craft distiller licensee is not affiliated with any other manufacturer, then the craft distiller licensee may sell such spirits to (1) distributors in this State and (2) non-licensees subject to certain limits. Provides that any distiller licensed under the Act on the effective date of the amendatory Act who applies for licensure as a craft distiller and manufactured no more than a certain amount of spirits shall not be required to pay the initial licensing fee. Sets forth the fee amount for a manufacturer license as a craft distiller. Provides that a person licensed as a craft distiller not affiliated with any other person manufacturing spirits may be permitted to receive one retailer's license for the premises in which he or she actually conducts business permitting only the retail sale of spirits manufactured at such premises and that such sales shall be limited to on-premises, in-person sales only, for lawful consumption on or off premises. Provides that a craft distiller licensed for retail sale shall secure a certain amount of liquor liability insurance coverage. Also makes technical changes. Effective immediately. 2/10/2010SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans 2/10/2010SenateFirst Reading 2/10/2010SenateReferred to Assignments 2/25/2010SenateAssigned to Commerce 3/2/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans 3/2/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/3/2010SenateRe-referred to Assignments 3/3/2010SenateRe-assigned to Executive 3/3/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive 3/3/2010SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link 3/5/2010SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 19, 2010 3/10/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans 3/10/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 3/11/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans 3/11/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments 3/11/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive 3/11/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Executive 3/11/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Executive 3/11/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Executive 3/11/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Postponed - Executive 3/11/2010SenateDo Pass Executive; 010-000-003 3/11/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2010 3/12/2010SenateSecond Reading 3/12/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 15, 2010 3/15/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans 3/15/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments 3/16/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Executive 3/16/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Postponed - Executive 3/19/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/19/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/19/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/19/2010SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As March 26, 2010 3/26/2010SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As April 15, 2010 4/14/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans 4/14/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Referred to Assignments 4/14/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Assignments Refers to Executive 4/15/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 010-000-000 4/15/2010SenateThird Reading - Passed; 044-001-000 4/15/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 4/15/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 4/15/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 4/15/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 4/15/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 4/15/2010HouseArrived in House 4/15/2010HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano 4/15/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/15/2010HouseFirst Reading 4/15/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/28/2010HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Greg Harris 4/28/2010HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano 4/28/2010HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 7, 2010 4/28/2010HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 5/4/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Executive Committee 5/4/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote 5/4/2010HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000 5/4/2010HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/4/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Greg Harris 5/4/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/4/2010HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/4/2010HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/6/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000 5/6/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/6/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/6/2010HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 097-020-000 5/6/2010SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 5/6/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 - May 6, 2010 5/6/2010SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Heather Steans 5/6/2010SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/6/2010SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Heather Steans 5/6/2010SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/6/2010SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive 5/6/2010SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive 5/6/2010SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000 5/6/2010SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000 5/6/2010SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 055-000-000 5/6/2010SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 055-000-000 5/6/2010SenatePassed Both Houses 6/4/2010SenateSent to the Governor 7/28/2010SenateGovernor Approved 7/28/2010SenateEffective Date July 28, 2010 7/28/2010SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1367