This measure would proclaim the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of April 2015 as California Craft Brewery Beverage Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of April 2015 as California Craft Brewery Month.

WHEREAS, A craft involves skill to make things by hand; and

WHEREAS, A beverage is a drink, especially one other than water; and

WHEREAS, California is the birthplace of the craft brewing movement, which started when Fritz Maytag acquired the Anchor Brewing Company in 1965 and began brewing authentic handcrafted beers; and

WHEREAS, California is the home of the first microbrewery, beginning with Jack McAuliffe who built a small brewery in Sonoma from scratch, and began selling New Albion ales in 1977; and

WHEREAS, In 1982, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 3610 to amend the states tied-house laws to remove the restriction on on-premises sales of craft beer. Following this change in law, California became the home to three of the first five brewpubs in the United States; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, the California craft brewery industry had an annual impact of $5.5 billion on the states economy; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, the California craft brewery industry supported more than 50,000 jobs, which in turn created billions of dollars in positive economic impact; and

WHEREAS, California has more than 520 small, independently owned craft breweries; and

WHEREAS, An average of one in every five craft beers produced in the United States is from California; and

WHEREAS, Small, family-owned wine producers represent the largest number of licensed wineries in the state and nation; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California was founded in 1990 to provide a small producer perspective on public policy matters; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California advocates the rights and interests of its members to freely produce, market, and sell their products, and is dedicated to preserving the diversity of California wine; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California was instrumental in opening the United States wine market to California wine by direct-to-consumer sales through a sustained litigation campaign that led to the United States Supreme Courts Granholm v. Heald (544 U.S. 460) decision; and

WHEREAS, The Family Winemakers of California are affiliated with WineAmerica to establish a channel for input on national issues and generate unity among small producers and growers across the United States; and

WHEREAS, The Family Winemakers of California now have 425 small, independently owned wineries, which add to the prestige of California wine and are a significant part of the more than $60 billion state wine industry; and

WHEREAS, California is the birthplace of the artisan distilling movement, beginning with Jorg Rupf, who founded St. George Spirits in 1982 and trained scores of craft distillers; and

WHEREAS, The California Artisanal Distillers Guild empowers Californias craft distillers through protection, education, and communication; and

WHEREAS, The guilds member companies have a strong commitment to promoting the responsible consumption of alcohol as well as fighting underage drinking and drunk driving. This is accomplished through responsible advertising, strict codes of conduct, and other initiatives that educate the public on common-sense guidelines for drinking and set an example of moderation to our youth; and

WHEREAS, The mission and goals of the guild are to protect and promote the art and craft of small-batch and artisanal distilled spirits making, enhance consumer awareness of California craft-made spirits, and work to grow and ensure the long term health of our industry; and

WHEREAS, The California Artisanal Distillers Guild supports California alcohol wholesalers and distributors who promote California craft-made spirits and the importance of Californias role in the beverage industry, support the California Visitation and Tourism Industries, support California Small Business, support Buy Local Groups and Programs in California, support the California Farming Industry, support California suppliers of raw materials and packaging products, and support California restaurants, bars, and retail outlets who carry and promote California craft-made spirits; and

WHEREAS, Beer, wine, and distilled spirits tourism is increasingly popular and contributes to the economic impact of the states tourism industry; and

WHEREAS, The California craft beverage industry is a leader in the stewardship of natural resources and the environment and has made a major commitment to implement sustainable practices that are environmentally sound, including some of the largest solar arrays in the private sector, and the use of fuel cells and other innovative conservation techniques and processes; and

WHEREAS, Despite the challenges of intense global competition, the states craft beverage industry is strong and growing, and is a major contributor to the economic vitality of California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, A craft involves skill to make things by hand; and

WHEREAS, A beverage is a drink, especially one other than water; and

WHEREAS, California is the birthplace of the craft brewing movement, which started when Fritz Maytag acquired the Anchor Brewing Company in 1965 and began brewing authentic handcrafted beers; and

WHEREAS, California is the home of the first microbrewery, beginning with Jack McAuliffe who built a small brewery in Sonoma from scratch, and began selling New Albion ales in 1977; and

WHEREAS, In 1982, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 3610 to amend the states tied-house laws to remove the restriction on on-premises sales of craft beer. Following this change in law, California became the home to three of the first five brewpubs in the United States; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, the California craft brewery industry had an annual impact of $5.5 billion on the states economy; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, the California craft brewery industry supported more than 50,000 jobs, which in turn created billions of dollars in positive economic impact; and

WHEREAS, California has more than 520 small, independently owned craft breweries; and

WHEREAS, An average of one in every five craft beers produced in the United States is from California; and

WHEREAS, Small, family-owned wine producers represent the largest number of licensed wineries in the state and nation; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California was founded in 1990 to provide a small producer perspective on public policy matters; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California advocates the rights and interests of its members to freely produce, market, and sell their products, and is dedicated to preserving the diversity of California wine; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California was instrumental in opening the United States wine market to California wine by direct-to-consumer sales through a sustained litigation campaign that led to the United States Supreme Courts Granholm v. Heald (544 U.S. 460) decision; and

WHEREAS, The Family Winemakers of California are affiliated with WineAmerica to establish a channel for input on national issues and generate unity among small producers and growers across the United States; and

WHEREAS, The Family Winemakers of California now have 425 small, independently owned wineries, which add to the prestige of California wine and are a significant part of the more than $60 billion state wine industry; and

WHEREAS, California is the birthplace of the artisan distilling movement, beginning with Jorg Rupf, who founded St. George Spirits in 1982 and trained scores of craft distillers; and

WHEREAS, The California Artisanal Distillers Guild empowers Californias craft distillers through protection, education, and communication; and

WHEREAS, The guilds member companies have a strong commitment to promoting the responsible consumption of alcohol as well as fighting underage drinking and drunk driving. This is accomplished through responsible advertising, strict codes of conduct, and other initiatives that educate the public on common-sense guidelines for drinking and set an example of moderation to our youth; and

WHEREAS, The mission and goals of the guild are to protect and promote the art and craft of small-batch and artisanal distilled spirits making, enhance consumer awareness of California craft-made spirits, and work to grow and ensure the long term health of our industry; and

WHEREAS, The California Artisanal Distillers Guild supports California alcohol wholesalers and distributors who promote California craft-made spirits and the importance of Californias role in the beverage industry, support the California Visitation and Tourism Industries, support California Small Business, support Buy Local Groups and Programs in California, support the California Farming Industry, support California suppliers of raw materials and packaging products, and support California restaurants, bars, and retail outlets who carry and promote California craft-made spirits; and

WHEREAS, Beer, wine, and distilled spirits tourism is increasingly popular and contributes to the economic impact of the states tourism industry; and

WHEREAS, The California craft beverage industry is a leader in the stewardship of natural resources and the environment and has made a major commitment to implement sustainable practices that are environmentally sound, including some of the largest solar arrays in the private sector, and the use of fuel cells and other innovative conservation techniques and processes; and

WHEREAS, Despite the challenges of intense global competition, the states craft beverage industry is strong and growing, and is a major contributor to the economic vitality of California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, A craft involves skill to make things by hand; and

WHEREAS, A beverage is a drink, especially one other than water; and

WHEREAS, California is the birthplace of the craft brewing movement, which started when Fritz Maytag acquired the Anchor Brewing Company in 1965 and began brewing authentic handcrafted beers; and

WHEREAS, California is the home of the first microbrewery, beginning with Jack McAuliffe who built a small brewery in Sonoma from scratch, and began selling New Albion ales in 1977; and

WHEREAS, In 1982, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 3610 to amend the states tied-house laws to remove the restriction on on-premises sales of craft beer. Following this change in law, California became the home to three of the first five brewpubs in the United States; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, the California craft brewery industry had an annual impact of $5.5 billion on the states economy; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, the California craft brewery industry supported more than 50,000 jobs, which in turn create created billions of dollars in positive economic impact; and

WHEREAS, California has more than 520 small, independently owned craft breweries; and

WHEREAS, An average of one in every five craft beers produced in the United States is from California; and

WHEREAS, Small, family-owned wine producers represent the largest number of licensed wineries in the state and nation; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California was founded in 1990 to provide a small producer perspective on public policy matters; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California advocates the rights and interests of its members to freely produce, market, and sell their products, and is dedicated to preserving the diversity of California wine; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California was instrumental in opening the United States wine market to California wine by direct-to-consumer sales through a sustained litigation campaign that led to the United States Supreme Courts Granholm v. Heald (544 v.s. U.S. 460) decision; and

WHEREAS, The Family Winemakers of California are affiliated with WineAmerica to establish a channel for input on national issues and generate unity among small producers and growers across the United States; and

WHEREAS, The Family Winemakers of California now have 425 small, independently owned wineries, which add to the prestige of California wine and are a significant part of the more than $60 billion state wine industry; and

WHEREAS, California is the birthplace of the artisan distilling movement, beginning with Jorg Rupf, who founded St. George Spirits in 1982 and trained scores of craft distillers; and

WHEREAS, The California Artisanal Distillers Guild empowers Californias craft distillers through protection, education, and communication; and

WHEREAS, The guilds member companies have a strong commitment to promoting the responsible consumption of alcohol as well as fighting underage drinking and drunk driving. This is accomplished through responsible advertising, strict codes of conduct, and other initiatives that educate the public on common-sense guidelines for drinking and set an example of moderation to our youth; and

WHEREAS, The mission and goals of the guild are to protect and promote the art and craft of small-batch and artisanal distilled spirits making, enhance consumer awareness of California craft-made spirits, and work to grow and ensure the long term health of our industry; and

WHEREAS, The California Artisanal Distillers Guild supports California alcohol wholesalers and distributors who promote California craft-made spirits and the importance of Californias role in the beverage industry, support the California Visitation and Tourism Industries, support California Small Business, support Buy Local Groups and Programs in California, support the California Farming Industry, support California suppliers of raw materials and packaging products, and support California restaurants, bars, and retail outlets who carry and promote California craft-made spirits; and

WHEREAS, Beer, wine, and distilled spirits tourism is increasingly popular and contributes to the economic impact of the states tourism industry; and

WHEREAS, The California craft beverage industry is a leader in the stewardship of natural resources and the environment and has made a major commitment to implement sustainable practices that are environmentally sound, including some of the largest solar arrays in the private sector, and the use of fuel cells and other innovative conservation techniques and processes; and

WHEREAS, Despite the challenges of intense global competition, the states craft beverage industry is strong and growing, and is a major contributor to the economic vitality of California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, A craft involves skill to make things by hand; and

WHEREAS, A beverage is a drink, especially one other than water; and

WHEREAS, California is the birthplace of the craft brewing movement, when Fritz Maytag acquired the Anchor Brewing Company in 1965 and began brewing authentic handcrafted beers; and

WHEREAS, California is the home of the first microbrewery, beginning with Jack McAuliffe who built a small brewery in Sonoma from scratch, and began selling New Albion ales in 1977; and

WHEREAS, In 1982, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 3610 to amend the states tied-house laws to remove the restriction on on-premises sales of craft beer. Following this change in law, California became home to three of the first five brewpubs in the United States; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, the California craft brewery industry had an annual impact of $5.5 billion on the states economy; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, the California craft brewery industry supported more than 50,000 jobs, which in turn create billions of dollars in positive economic impact; and

WHEREAS, California has more than 520 small, independently owned craft breweries; and

WHEREAS, An average of one in every five craft beers produced in the United States is from California; and

WHEREAS, Small, family-owned wine producers represent the largest number of licensed wineries in the state and nation; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California was founded in 1990 to provide a small producer perspective on public policy matters; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California advocates the rights and interests of its members to freely produce, market, and sell their products, and is dedicated to preserving the diversity of California wine; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California was instrumental in opening the United States wine market to California wine by direct-to-consumer sales through a sustained litigation campaign that led to the United States Supreme Courts Granholm v. Heald (544 v.s. 460) decision; and

WHEREAS, The Family Winemakers of California are affiliated with WineAmerica to establish a channel for input on national issues and generate unity among small producers and growers across the United States; and

WHEREAS, The Family Winemakers of California now have 425 small, independently owned wineries, which add to the prestige of California wine and are a significant part of the more than $60 billion state wine industry; and

WHEREAS, California is the birthplace of the artisan distilling movement, beginning with Jorg Rupf, who founded St. George Spirits in 1982 and trained scores of craft distillers; and

WHEREAS, The California Artisanal Distillers Guild empowers Californias craft distillers through protection, education, and communication; and

WHEREAS, The guilds member companies have a strong commitment to promoting the responsible consumption of alcohol as well as fighting underage drinking and drunk driving. This is accomplished through responsible advertising, strict codes of conduct, and other initiatives that educate the public on common-sense guidelines for drinking and set an example of moderation to our youth; and

WHEREAS, The mission and goals of the guild are to protect and promote the art and craft of small-batch and artisanal distilled spirits making, enhance consumer awareness of California craft-made spirits, and work to grow and ensure the long term health of our industry; and

WHEREAS, The California Artisanal Distillers Guild supports California alcohol wholesalers and distributors who promote California craft-made spirits and the importance of Californias role in the beverage industry, support the California Visitation and Tourism Industries, support California Small Business, support Buy Local Groups and Programs in California, support the California Farming Industry, support California suppliers of raw materials and packaging products, and support California restaurants, bars, and retail outlets who carry and promote California craft-made spirits; and

WHEREAS, Beer, wine, and distilled spirits tourism is increasingly popular and contributes to the economic impact of the states tourism industry; and

WHEREAS, The California craft beverage industry is a leader in the stewardship of natural resources and the environment and has made a major commitment to implement sustainable practices that are environmentally sound, including some of the largest solar arrays in the private sector, and the use of fuel cells and other innovative conservation techniques and processes; and

WHEREAS, Despite the challenges of intense global competition, the states craft beverage industry is strong and growing, and is a major contributor to the economic vitality of California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, A craft involves skill to make things by hand; and

WHEREAS, A beverage is a drink, especially one other than water; and

WHEREAS, California is the birthplace of the craft brewing movement, when Fritz Maytag acquired the Anchor Brewing Company in 1965 and began brewing authentic handcrafted beers; and

WHEREAS, California is the home of the first microbrewery, beginning with Jack McAuliffe who built a small brewery in Sonoma from scratch, and began selling New Albion ales in 1977; and

WHEREAS, In 1982, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 3610 to amend the states tied-house laws to remove the restriction on on-premises sales of craft beer. Following this change in law, California became home to three of the first five brewpubs in the United States; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, the California craft brewery industry had an annual impact of $5.5 billion on the states economy; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, the California craft brewery industry supported more than 50,000 jobs, which in turn create billions of dollars in positive economic impact; and

WHEREAS, California has more than 520 small, independently owned craft breweries; and

WHEREAS, An average of one in every five craft beers produced in the United States is from California; and

WHEREAS, Small, family-owned wine producers represent the largest number of licensed wineries in the state and nation; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California was founded in 1990 to provide a small producer perspective on public policy matters; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California advocates the rights and interests of its members to freely produce, market, and sell their products, and is dedicated to preserving the diversity of California wine; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California was instrumental in opening the United States wine market to California wine by direct-to-consumer sales through a sustained litigation campaign that led to the United States Supreme Courts Granholm v. Heald (544 v.s. 460) decision; and

WHEREAS, The Family Winemakers of California are affiliated with WineAmerica to establish a channel for input on national issues and generate unity among small producers and growers across the United States; and

WHEREAS, The Family Winemakers of California now have 425 small, independently owned wineries, which add to the prestige of California wine and are a significant part of the more than $60 billion state wine industry; and

WHEREAS, California is the birthplace of the artisan distilling movement, beginning with Jorg Rupf, who founded St. George Spirits in 1982 and trained scores of craft distillers; and

WHEREAS, The California Artisanal Distillers Guild empowers Californias craft distillers through protection, education, and communication; and

WHEREAS, The guilds member companies have a strong commitment to promoting the responsible consumption of alcohol as well as fighting underage drinking and drunk driving. This is accomplished through responsible advertising, strict codes of conduct, and other initiatives that educate the public on common-sense guidelines for drinking and set an example of moderation to our youth; and

WHEREAS, The mission and goals of the guild are to protect and promote the art and craft of small-batch and artisanal distilled spirits making, enhance consumer awareness of California craft-made spirits, and work to grow and ensure the long term health of our industry; and

WHEREAS, The California Artisanal Distillers Guild supports California alcohol wholesalers and distributors who promote California craft-made spirits and the importance of Californias role in the beverage industry, support the California Visitation and Tourism Industries, support California Small Business, support Buy Local Groups and Programs in California, support the California Farming Industry, support California suppliers of raw materials and packaging products, and support California restaurants, bars, and retail outlets who carry and promote California craft-made spirits; and

WHEREAS, Beer, wine, and distilled spirits tourism is increasingly popular and contributes to the economic impact of the states tourism industry; and

WHEREAS, The California craft beverage industry is a leader in the stewardship of natural resources and the environment and has made a major commitment to implement sustainable practices that are environmentally sound, including some of the largest solar arrays in the private sector, and the use of fuel cells and other innovative conservation techniques and processes; and

WHEREAS, Despite the challenges of intense global competition, the states craft beverage industry is strong and growing, and is a major contributor to the economic vitality of California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, A craft involves skill to make things by hand; and

WHEREAS, A beverage is a drink, especially one other than water; and

WHEREAS, California is the birthplace of the craft brewing movement, when Fritz Maytag acquired the Anchor Brewing Company in 1965 and began brewing authentic handcrafted beers; and

WHEREAS, California is the home of the first microbrewery, beginning with Jack McAuliffe who built a small brewery in Sonoma from scratch, and began selling New Albion ales in 1977; and

WHEREAS, In 1982, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 3610 to amend the states tied-house laws to remove the restriction on on-premises sales of craft beer. Following this change in law, California became home to three of the first five brewpubs in the United States; and

WHEREAS, In 2012, 2014, the California craft brewery industry had an annual impact of $4.7 $5.5 billion on the states economy; and

WHEREAS, As of the end of 2012, In 2014, the California craft brewery industry supported more than 45,000 50,000 jobs, which in turn create billions of dollars in positive economic impact; and

WHEREAS, California has more than 520 small, independently owned craft breweries; and

WHEREAS, An average of one in every five craft beers produced in the United States is from California; and

WHEREAS, Small, family-owned wine producers represent the largest number of licensed wineries in the state and nation; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California was founded in 1990 to provide a small producer perspective on public policy matters; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California advocates the rights and interests of its members to freely produce, market, and sell their products, and is dedicated to preserving the diversity of California wine; and

WHEREAS, Family Winemakers of California was instrumental in opening the United States wine market to California wine by direct-to-consumer sales through a sustained litigation campaign that led to the United States Supreme Courts Granholm v. Heald (544 v.s. 460) decision; and

WHEREAS, The Family Winemakers of California are affiliated with WineAmerica to establish a channel for input on national issues and generate unity among small producers and growers across the United States; and

WHEREAS, The Family Winemakers of California now have 425 small, independently owned wineries, which add to the prestige of California wine and are a significant part of the more than $60 billion state wine industry; and

WHEREAS, The California Artisanal Distillers Guild empowers Californias craft distillers through protection, education, and communication; and

WHEREAS, The guilds member companies have a strong commitment to promoting the responsible consumption of alcohol as well as fighting underage drinking and drunk driving. This is accomplished through responsible advertising, strict codes of conduct, and other initiatives that educate the public on common-sense guidelines for drinking and set an example of moderation to our youth; and

WHEREAS, The mission and goals of the guild are to protect and promote the art and craft of small-batch and artisanal distilled spirits making, enhance consumer awareness of California craft-made spirits, and work to grow and ensure the long term health of our industry; and

WHEREAS, The California Artisanal Distillers Guild supports California alcohol wholesalers and distributors who promote California craft-made spirits and the importance of Californias role in the beverage industry, support the California Visitation and Tourism Industries, support California Small Business, support Buy Local Groups and Programs in California, support the California Farming Industry, support California suppliers of raw materials and packaging products, and support California restaurants, bars, and retail outlets who carry and promote California craft-made spirits; and

WHEREAS, Brewery Beer, wine, and distilled spirits tourism is increasingly popular and contributes to the economic impact of the states tourism industry; and

WHEREAS, The California craft brewing beverage industry is a leader in the stewardship of natural resources and the environment and has made a major commitment to implement sustainable practices that are environmentally sound, including some of the largest solar arrays in the private sector, and the use of fuel cells and other innovative conservation techniques and processes; and

WHEREAS, Despite the challenges of intense global competition, the states craft brewery beverage industry is strong and growing, and is a major contributor to the economic vitality of California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2015 as California Craft Brewery Beverage Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, California is the birthplace of the craft brewing movement, when Fritz Maytag acquired the Anchor Brewing Company in 1965 and began brewing authentic handcrafted beers; and

WHEREAS, California is the home of the first microbrewery, beginning with Jack McAuliffe who built a small brewery in Sonoma from scratch, and began selling New Albion ales in 1977; and

WHEREAS, The second largest craft brewer in the country, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, was founded in Chico, California, in 1979, and spurred the craft brewery movement around the country; and

WHEREAS, In 1982, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 3610 to amend the states tied-house laws to remove the restriction on on-premises sales of craft beer. Following this change in law, California became home to three of the first five brewpubs in the United States; and

WHEREAS, The second brewpub in the United States was opened by the Mendocino Brewery in Hopland, California; the third brewpub, opened in September 1984, was Buffalo Bills in Hayward, California; and the fifth, opened by John Martin in March 1986, was Triple Rock Brewery in Berkeley, California; and

WHEREAS, In 2012, the California craft brewery industry had an annual impact of $4.7 billion on the states economy; and

WHEREAS, As of the end of 2012, the California craft brewery industry supported more than 45,000 jobs, which in turn create billions of dollars in positive economic impact; and

WHEREAS, The California craft brewery industry creates more revenue for the state and federal governments than many other industries, generating more than $850 million in federal, state, and local revenues in 2012; and

WHEREAS, California now has more breweries than any other state in the country, and in fact has more than twice as many craft breweries as the state within the next highest number, Colorado. The current count numbers more than 440 small, independently owned craft breweries. An average of one in every five craft beers produced in the United States comes from California; and

WHEREAS, California is now known and recognized internationally for the quality of its craft breweries. Year after year, Californian breweries win more medals at the World Beer Cup, the largest international beer competition in the world, and the Great American Beer Festival, the largest beer competition in the United States, than breweries found in other states; and

WHEREAS, Brewery tourism is increasingly popular and contributes to the economic impact of the states tourism industry; and

WHEREAS, The California craft brewing industry is a leader in the stewardship of natural resources and the environment and has made a major commitment to implement sustainable practices that are environmentally sound, including some of the largest solar arrays in the private sector, and the use of fuel cells and other innovative conservation techniques and processes; and

WHEREAS, Despite the challenges of intense global competition, the states craft brewery industry is strong and growing, and is a major contributor to the economic vitality of California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April 2015 as California Craft Brewery Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS

CSA1 Bill Id:ACR 32

Author:(Bloom)

As Amended Ver:April 15, 2015

Majority vote

(adopted by unanimous vote)

Original Committee Reference: RLS.

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month.

The Senate amendments make technical changes to the resolution.

AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY, the resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California is the birthplace of the craft brewing movement, when Fritz Maytag acquired the Anchor Brewing Company in 1965 and began brewing authentic handcrafted beers. California is also home of the first microbrewery in Sonoma in 1977.

2. In 2014, the California craft brewery industry had an annual impact of $5.5 billion on the state's economy and supported more than 500,000 jobs.

3. The largest number of licensed wineries in the state and nation are small, family owned wine producers. In 1990, Family Winemakers of California was founded to provide a small producer perspective on public policy matters.

4. The Family Winemakers of California now have 425 small, independently owned wineries, which add to the prestige of California wine and are a significant part of the more than $60 billion state wine industry.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000175

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 32

Author: Bloom (D), et al.

Amended: 4/15/15 in Senate

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 4/9/15

SUBJECT: California Craft Beverage Month

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST: This resolution proclaims the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California is the birthplace of the craft brewing movement, which started when Fritz Maytag acquired the Anchor Brewing Company in 1965 and began brewing authentic handcrafted beers, and California is the home of the first microbrewery, beginning with Jack McAuliffe who built a small brewery in Sonoma from scratch, and began selling New Albion ales in 1977.

2. In 2014, the California craft brewery industry had an annual impact of $5.5 billion on the state’s economy, and supported more than 50,000 jobs.

3. Small, family-owned wine producers represent the largest number of licensed wineries in the state and nation.

4. Family Winemakers of California was founded in 1990 to provide a small producer perspective on public policy matters, and advocates the rights and interests of its members to freely produce, market, and sell their products, and is dedicated to preserving the diversity of California wine.

5. The Family Winemakers of California now have 425 small, independently owned wineries, which add to the prestige of California wine and are a significant part of the more than $60 billion state wine industry.

6. California is the birthplace of the artisan distilling movement, beginning with Jörg Rupf, who founded St. George Spirits in 1982 and trained scores of craft distillers.

7. The California Artisanal Distillers Guild empowers California’s craft distillers through protection, education, and communication. The guild’s member companies have a strong commitment to promoting the responsible consumption of alcohol as well as fighting underage drinking and drunk driving. This is accomplished through responsible advertising, strict codes of conduct, and other initiatives that educate the public on common-sense guidelines for drinking and set an example of moderation to our youth.

This resolution proclaims the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 4/16/15)

California Artisanal Distillers Guild

Family Winemakers of California

OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/16/15)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: The California Artisanal Distillers Guild states in support, “Beer, wine, and distilled spirits tourism is increasingly popular and contributes to the economic impact of California’s tourism industry. The California craft industry is a leader in the stewardship of natural resources and the environment and has made a major commitment to implement sustainable practices that are environmentally sound, including some of the largest solar arrays in the private sector, and the use of fuel cells and other innovative conservation techniques and processes. Despite the challenges of intense global competition, the state’s craft beverage industry is strong and growing, and is a major contributor to the economic vitality of California.”

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

4/17/15 14:26:28

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 32

Author:(Bloom)

As Amended Ver:March 25, 2015

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California is the birthplace of the craft brewing movement, when Fritz Maytag acquired the Anchor Brewing Company in 1965 and began brewing authentic handcrafted beers. California is also home of the first microbrewery in Sonoma in 1977.

2. In 2014, the California craft brewery industry had an annual impact of $5.5 billion on the state's economy and supported more than 500,000 jobs.

3. The largest number of licensed wineries in the state and nation are small, family owned wine producers. In 1990, Family Winemakers of California was founded to provide a small producer perspective on public policy matters.

4. The Family Winemakers of California now have 425 small, independently owned wineries, which add to the prestige of California wine and are a significant part of the more than $60 billion state wine industry.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000092

Date of Hearing: April 6, 2015

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Richard Gordon, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 32

Author:(Bloom) – As Amended Ver:March 25, 2015

SUBJECT: California Craft Beverage Month.

SUMMARY: Proclaims the month of April 2015 as California Craft Beverage Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California is the birthplace of the craft brewing movement, when Fritz Maytag acquired the Anchor Brewing Company in 1965 and began brewing authentic handcrafted beers. California is also home of the first microbrewery in Sonoma in 1977.

2. In 2014, the California craft brewery industry had an annual impact of $5.5 billion on the state's economy and supported more than 500,000 jobs.

3. The largest number of licensed wineries in the state and nation are small, family owned wine producers. In 1990 Family Winemakers of California was founded to provide a small producer perspective on public policy matters.

4. The Family Winemakers of California now have 425 small, independently owned wineries, which add to the prestige of California wine and are a significant part of the more than $60 billion state wine industry.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

California Artisanal Distillers Guild

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800