ARIZONA HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE DEMANDS A COMPROMISE

The Arizona House Rules committee is awaiting a compromise between wholesalers and vineyards before approving SB 1276. Already passed by the Senate and House Commerce Committees, SB 1276 would allow internet wine sales as long as the person placing the order is of age and the wine comes from a vineyard that produces less than 50,000 gallons a year. However, Bob Robson, House Rules chairman, “wants both sides to come up with a compromise before I let it out of my committee.” One possible agreement would cap wineries to a 12,000 to 20,000 gallon yearly limit, about 5,000 to 8,000 cases. But until the opposing groups reach a decision, there the bill will continue to sit.