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LD 262

An Act To Amend The Laws Governing The Taste Testing Of Wine And Malt Liquor To Facilitate Marketing By Wholesalers

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by David Boyer

Amends laws on wine and malt liquor taste testing to facilitate wholesalers' marketing; enacted as emergency, effective quickly, with minor General Fund costs.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 262

Summary: LD 262 — An Act To Amend The Laws Governing The Taste Testing Of Wine And Malt Liquor To Facilitate Marketing By Wholesalers

Overview

LD 262, introduced January 23, 2025 by Rep. Crockett of Portland, seeks to amend the laws governing the taste testing of wine and malt liquor to facilitate marketing by wholesalers. The bill was considered by the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee and was enacted as an emergency measure. It was signed by the Governor on March 21, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • The core aim is to adjust the existing taste-testing framework for wine and malt liquor to support marketing activities conducted by wholesalers.
  • By designating the measure as an emergency act, it takes effect promptly upon enactment, with the intention of enabling wholesalers to conduct marketing-related taste testing without delay.

Key Provisions (High-Level)

  • The bill amends current statutes governing taste testing of wine and malt liquor. The exact regulatory changes are not enumerated in the provided documents, but the stated objective is to facilitate wholesalers’ marketing efforts.
  • Provisions are anticipated to affect how taste testing is conducted or permitted in relation to wholesale operations, in coordination with the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO) within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Wholesalers of wine and malt liquor (primary beneficiaries of the new marketing-enabled tasting framework).
  • Producers and licensed establishments involved in wine and malt liquor distribution and marketing.
  • The Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO) within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, which would implement and oversee the changes.
  • General Fund (budgetary impact), with any costs deemed minor and absorbable within existing resources.

Fiscal Impact

  • Two fiscal notes indicate a minor cost increase to the General Fund.
  • BABLO’s implementation costs are expected to be minor and absorbable within existing budgeted resources.
  • No significant new resources or programmatic expenditures are anticipated beyond minor administrative costs.

Legislative Process and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Sponsor: Rep. Crockett (Portland)
  • Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
  • Votes/Actions:
    • OTP: March 5, 2025
    • Reported Out / Passed to Engross: March 12–18, 2025
    • Emergency measure: required two-thirds vote to enact
    • Enrolled, sent forthwith, and signed into law: March 20–21, 2025
  • Status: Signed by Governor (March 21, 2025)

Notes

  • The bill’s exact statutory text and detailed operational changes to taste testing are not included in the provided documents. The summary reflects the stated purpose, fiscal notes, and legislative history as recorded.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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