Video & Transcript Research : 'wholesale distribution'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2011, the retail inventory tracking system... was revised by the legislature to require wholesalers
- This removes the UPC requirement for reports from brewers, brewpubs, wholesalers, and distributors.
- over 30,000 jobs, both directly in the industry and in associated industries such as agriculture, distribution
- intended to monitor retailers who may be under-reporting sales by collecting information from distributing
- The legislature appropriates roughly $9.5 million annually for this relief, which must be distributed
Bills:
HB511, HB972, HB 1035, HB2481, HB2723, HB2742, HB2894, HB2962, HB3077, HB3093, HB3307, HB3684, HJR67, HJR72
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, caregiver exemption, Medicaid, long-term services, tax relief, assisted living, housing support, property tax exemption, caregiver support, residence homestead, tax exemption, unpaid caregiver, state tax code, property tax, caregiver, waiting list, intellectual disability, developmental disability, ad valorem tax, family support
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Bills:
SB143, SB144, SB145, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226, SB146, SB143, SB144, SB145, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226, SB146
Keywords:
SB143, solid waste, garbage collection, trash fees, refuse collection, municipal fees, county fees, fee exemption, veterans benefits, veteran household, disabled veteran, VA benefits, Social Security exemption, low-income households, poverty level, county commission, municipal governing body, Alabama solid waste law, certificate of exception, public health
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Quantum key distribution allows for the secure transmission of information by detecting any interception
- We currently serve about 6 meters per mile of distribution line.
- Texas utilities own and operate over 1 million miles of distribution lines, most of which are above ground
- The bill promotes resiliency of the distribution system that provides the PUC greater insight not only
- And there's lots of transmission and distribution lines that are owned by MOUs and river authorities.
Bills:
HB106, HB144, HB145, HB252, HB1732, HB2221, HB2467, HB2468, HB2517, HB2518, HB2963, HB3016, HB3689, HB3960, HB4386, HB4490, HB4751, HB5247, HJR175, HB2213, HB106, HB144, HB145, HB252
Keywords:
HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund, production safety, leasehold operations, electric utility, distribution poles, inspection
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
HB224, Alabama, obstructing governmental operations, first responder, emergency responder, police, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, public safety, harassment, interference with emergency personnel, crime, Class A misdemeanor, law enforcement, emergency scene, scene control, 100 feet, stay back order, public safety and homeland security
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- General Fund in each of the next five fiscal years to the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services to distribute
- General Fund in each of the next five fiscal years to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services to distribute
- of Health Services to support pregnancy resource centers and prohibits those monies from being distributed
- The amendment prohibits distribution of monies to a hospital, and lastly, the amendment outlines reporting
- prices, wholesale acquisition costs, and a variety of other things to help keep things down, yet the
Bills:
HB2211, HB2229, HB2389, HB2403, HB2445, HB2502, HB2620, HB2813, HB2872, HB2889, HB2960, HB4028, HCR2007
Keywords:
contractors, subcontractors, resident preference, public contracts, materials supply, Arizona Revised Statutes, local businesses, pregnancy resource center, pregnancy center, crisis pregnancy center, DHS, Arizona Department of Health Services, state appropriation, general fund, nonprofit grant, women's health, maternal health, reproductive health, abortion funding, pro-life
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Feb 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- and survivors of victims in felony cases have the right to be provided with materials created and distributed
- As a reminder, House Bill 2532 makes the sale, furnishing, administration, and distribution of nitrous
- language change we heard from the Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy about how they're going to be distributing
- So it's basically a technical change. ...how they're going to be distributing information, and so it's
Keywords:
reentry, reentry readiness, recidivism, earned release time, good time credits, graduated reentry, community custody, partial confinement, home detention, work release, electronic monitoring, substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment, corrections, Department of Corrections, DOC, prison reform, sentencing, release date recalculation, transition services
TX
Bills:
SB3074, HB49, HB2440, HB3556, HB3619, HB3866, HB4042, HB4112, HB4271, HB4413, HB4426, HB5033, HB49
Keywords:
SB 3074, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Code, permit applications, environmental permitting, administrative record, ex parte communications, legislative communications, governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, district projects, public records, recusal, conflict of interest, substantial interest, agency transparency, environmental regulation, permit renewal
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, we know that new transmission and distribution lines associated with these new energy projects
- However, the relevant statutory sections dealing with pipeline safety refer only to natural gas distribution
- including propane distribution systems.
- House Bill 4042 would incorporate propane distribution systems into the broader field of gas pipeline
- and provisions relating to gas pipeline systems to ensure that propane gas distribution systems also
Bills:
SB3074, HB49, HB2440, HB3556, HB3619, HB3866, HB4042, HB4112, HB4271, HB4413, HB4426, HB5033, HB49
Keywords:
SB 3074, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Code, permit applications, environmental permitting, administrative record, ex parte communications, legislative communications, governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, district projects, public records, recusal, conflict of interest, substantial interest, agency transparency, environmental regulation, permit renewal
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Efficiency through the transmission and distribution utilities, as we do, is important because they have
- It further defines the role of transmission and distribution utilities and the retail electric providers
Keywords:
SB 383, ERCOT, Texas Utilities Code, interconnection, wind power facility, offshore wind, coastal wind, nearshore wind, Gulf of America, Texas coast, three marine leagues, electric grid, transmission line, distribution facility, renewable energy, battery storage, energy storage, grid access, power grid, electric service
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Why administer energy efficiency through the transmission and distribution utilities as we do?
- First, it further defines the role of transmission and distribution utilities and the retail electric
- First, it further defines the role of transmission and distribution utilities and the retail electric
Keywords:
SB 383, ERCOT, Texas Utilities Code, interconnection, wind power facility, offshore wind, coastal wind, nearshore wind, Gulf of America, Texas coast, three marine leagues, electric grid, transmission line, distribution facility, renewable energy, battery storage, energy storage, grid access, power grid, electric service
Summary:
The committee took up a long list of pending bills before moving to several bills on the day’s posting. It reported favorably SB 438, SB 512, SB 647, SB 648, SB 715, SB 758, SB 1964, SB 2121, SB 2145, SB 2167, SB 2330, SB 2349, SB 2443, SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 1495, and SB 2268, with several of those adopted from committee substitutes. Some measures were sent to the local and uncontested calendar, while others were reported to the full Senate. Votes on the pending-business bills were generally strong, though SB 715 and SB 2330 drew recorded opposition; SB 647 and SB 648 had one member present not voting because of confusion over the deed-related bills.
A major discussion centered on SB 715, which would establish a reliability standard and penalties/incentives for generation resources. Senator Sparks said the committee substitute would avoid unfairly penalizing existing dispatchable generation, allow wind and solar to qualify through storage or backup power, give the PUC flexibility to set standards and phase in the program, and exempt switchable units. Critics raised concerns that it could raise consumer costs and destabilize the market, while supporters argued it would improve reliability. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 6-4.
The committee also heard testimony on SB 2330, dealing with payroll deduction for association dues, where the author said the bill would end state involvement in dues collection except for first responders covered by meet-and-confer agreements. Members questioned why teachers and other employees were treated differently, and the bill was reported out 6-5. Other notable bills included SB 2864 on building-integrated photovoltaics, SB 1012 on sale of surplus state property, SB 2221 on fraudulent UCC filings, SB 1705 regulating cryptocurrency kiosks with licensing, transaction limits, fee caps, and a 72-hour hold, SB 1181 on combative sports licensing, SB 2586 on HOA transparency, SB 2075 as a TDLR cleanup bill, and SB 383 restricting offshore wind interconnection based on impacts to shipping, wildlife, and coastal interests. Several of these were left pending after testimony, with SB 1705 drawing both law enforcement support and industry concerns over the fee caps and limits.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not the store, but they distribute the product.
- I sell through a wholesaler.
- Things: Number one, very important, 100% distribution.
- We are not talking about general wholesale.
- Old as the wholesale, like into a retail store. It's just the job.
Bills:
HB3000, HB2622, HB2283, HB541, HB1776, HB1803, HB1669, HB2588, HB220, HB3415, HB50, HB1314, HB 107, HB220, HB50, HB107
Keywords:
ambulance service, rural healthcare, grants, financial assistance, qualified counties, mental health, patient transport, female attendants, security measures, healthcare regulation, epinephrine, anaphylaxis, health care, school safety, training, emergency response, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 12, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Distribution is key. We need it. We're not saying we don't want distribution.
- So now we are operating the wholesale beverage distribution system in three different states.
- Distribution is... Distribution is a key element in all of business, right?
- You know, every wholesaler has its own opinion whether they want to distribute the Delta-9 THC, you know
- He's making it as a craft brewery, or the product is being distributed through a wholesaler then.
Summary:
The committee met to hear an overview of Florida’s alcoholic beverage regulatory structure and a panel discussion on the state’s three-tier system. Emily Oglesby of DBPR explained the department’s licensing and enforcement roles, described common license types, and outlined the three tiers—manufacturers, distributors, and retailers—along with tied-house restrictions and several statutory exceptions for certified Florida farm wineries, breweries with tap rooms, brew pubs, and craft distilleries. Members asked about licensing fees, the number and classification of distributors and craft producers, and how the exceptions fit within the broader system.
Panelists from craft breweries, craft distilleries, wholesalers, and retailers then discussed how the system affects market access, pricing, and product selection. Craft producers argued that Florida’s rules make it difficult for small brands to reach retailers because they must rely on distributors that often prioritize larger, higher-volume products; they said limited self-distribution or other reforms could help small businesses grow without eliminating wholesalers. Wholesalers and retailers defended the three-tier model as a public-safety and anti-monopoly framework, emphasizing investment in warehousing, sales, compliance, and product vetting, while noting that they already carry some craft products and make selections based on demand, quality, and shelf space.
Members also explored related issues such as direct-to-consumer sales, the role of excise-tax audits and inspections, and the emerging market for hemp-derived THC beverages and other alternative drinks. DBPR and industry witnesses said alcohol and hemp products are regulated differently, and several speakers urged the Legislature to consider clearer rules for these products. The meeting ended with no bill vote or formal action; the chair thanked the panel and adjourned after Representative Yeager moved to rise, with no objection.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- :24.520><c> in</c><00:36:24.640><c> the</c><00:36:24.800><c> month</c><00:36:25.000><c> of</c> distribution
- leaks in the month of distribution leaks in the month of February<00:36:25.720><c> alone</c><00:36:26.440
- So, in your handout for the distribution system projects list for project A, 2026, it's roughly $7 million
- about $24 million, which is about $12 million for water treatment and another $12 million for distribution
- Peterson: It's about, depending on how you dice it up, either all treatment or all distribution, or 50
Bills:
HF220, HF230, HF240, HF241, HF295, HF429, HF490, HF505, HF574, HF576, HF581, HF865, HF918, HF1085, HF1449, HF1452, HF1454, HF602
Keywords:
HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN-EIG, CPN Public Hearings 03-20-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, for us that do have wholesalers, our wholesalers do not carry all of our products.
- ,</c><00:02:44.319><c> our</c> us that do have wholesalers, our us that do have wholesalers, our wholesalers
- are not willing to uh wholesalers are not willing to uh distribute<00:03:07.519><c> uh</c><00:03:07.760
- </c> Hawaii Liquor Wholesalers Association. Hawaii Liquor Wholesalers Association.
- </c> And the wholesaler gets that revenue. And the wholesaler gets that revenue.
Summary:
The joint Senate committees heard HB 108 HD2, which would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require liquor commissions to adopt rules. Most testimony came from craft brewers and distillers in support, who said the bill would help small and fragile producers reach customers, move limited or specialty products that wholesalers do not carry, and maintain relationships with visitors after they leave Hawaii. Supporters also argued that direct-to-consumer shipping would not meaningfully increase underage access because common carriers age-gate deliveries and require adult signatures, and that the measure would supplement rather than replace the three-tier system.
Opposition came from the Hawaii Food Industry Association and the Hawaii Liquor Wholesalers Association, which said the bill could create problems with minor access and tax revenue and would allow out-of-state manufacturers to ship directly to Hawaii households. Supporters responded that similar concerns were raised when wine direct shipping was adopted and said the existing shipping and reporting systems can track and tax these sales. Several witnesses, including Maui Brewing, Ola Brew, Koloa Rum, Hana Rum, Koulana Rumworks, Koval Distillery, and the Brewers Association, described their small-batch operations, limited distribution options, and the potential for direct shipping to expand sales and jobs.
Committee members questioned witnesses about underage access, tax collection, and the impact on the three-tier system. One witness discussed efforts to protect and potentially scale the Hawaiian spirit Okolehao through geographic and sourcing rules. The transcript does not show a final vote or disposition on HB 108 HD2 in the excerpt provided.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Apr 15th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- The product comes to the wholesaler, the wholesaler delivers it to the different... ...comes to the wholesaler
- Wholesalers into a statement to be sure, because wholesalers also have other customers.
- So would these wholesalers and distributors be open to... That wholesalers.
- I'm talking about the wholesaler.
- We don't have distribution in the entire state.
Summary:
The Commerce Committee first heard Senate Bill 1020, which would let the Department of Revenue award a Missouri license office contract without rebidding if no qualifying bids are received on the initial solicitation. Senator Sandy Crawford and Director of Revenue Trish Vincent said the change would help keep rural license offices open, reduce repeated bidding delays, and allow the department to work with local entities such as chambers, counties, or cities when smaller offices are hard to staff profitably. Members asked about the process, the challenges in low-volume communities, and whether more online services could eventually reduce the need for offices; no opposition testified, and the hearing concluded without a vote.
The committee then took up House Bill 3093, which would extend Missouri’s direct-to-consumer shipping framework from wineries to distillers and breweries. Sponsor Rep. Nick Kimball and many supporters argued the bill would create parity for Missouri craft producers, preserve age-verification and signature requirements, and keep tax collection and other safeguards in place. Supporters included distillers and brewers who said the current system favors wine, limits small Missouri businesses, and makes it harder to reach customers who want products shipped after visiting a taproom or distillery. Several members also raised questions about enforcement, the three-tier system, and whether the bill could be narrowed or paired with other changes.
Opponents, including representatives of wholesalers, grocers, convenience stores, and beer wholesalers, argued the bill would weaken the three-tier system, increase competition from out-of-state producers, and create enforcement and tax-collection problems. They said wine shipping has shown compliance and auditing difficulties, cited concerns about underage access and online ordering, and urged the committee to preserve the existing distribution structure or strengthen wine-shipping rules before expanding them. Supporters countered that alcohol shipments are already tightly regulated, that direct shipping is already occurring in other forms, and that the bill would simply add another regulated avenue for Missouri-made beer and spirits. The hearing ended after extensive testimony and questions, with no final committee action reported in the transcript.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- The product comes to the wholesaler.
- to the wholesalers and sell their wares to the wholesalers.
- To your point, wholesalers aren't, I don't know.
- from the amount of products they can distribute.
- I'm talking about the wholesaler.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 1020, which would let the Department of Revenue award a Missouri license office contract without rebidding when no qualifying bids are received. Senator Sandy Crawford and Revenue Director Trish Vincent said the change would help keep rural license offices open, reduce repeated bidding delays, and allow the department to work with local entities such as chambers, cities, counties, or other community partners. Members asked about the process and whether online services could eventually replace more in-person offices; the sponsor and director said more services are moving online, but many transactions still require in-person handling and the state is not fully there yet.
The committee then took up House Bill 3093, which would extend direct-to-consumer shipping privileges currently available to wineries to Missouri distillers and brewers. The sponsor and supporters framed the bill as a parity and freedom measure that would help small Missouri producers reach customers, keep more business and tax revenue in-state, and use existing age-verification and signature requirements already used for wine shipments. Supporters, including craft distillers and brewers, argued the current law unfairly favors wine and that the existing shipping system can be applied to beer and spirits with the same safeguards.
Opponents, including the Wine and Spirit Wholesalers of America, Missouri Grocers Association, Missouri Beer Wholesalers, and retail representatives, argued the bill would weaken the three-tier system, increase competition from large out-of-state shippers, and create enforcement and underage-access concerns. They said the current wine-shipping system has compliance problems and that direct shipping could be expanded more safely, if at all, through the existing three-tier structure rather than bypassing it. Several members questioned whether the bill should be narrowed by size of producer or otherwise negotiated, and witnesses on both sides indicated some willingness to discuss compromises, but no action or vote was taken during the hearing.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 5th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SB5223, SB5286, SB6002, SB6178, SB5892, SB5177, SB6039, SB5874, SB5863, SB5972, SB5941, SB5203, SB6014, SB5993, SB5831, SB5928, SB5912, SB5825, SB5223, SB6178, SB5892, SB5177, SB6039, SB5941, SB5993, SB5831, SB5928, SB5912, SB6183, SB6071, SB5995, SB5966, SB5841, SB5840, SB6061, SB6058, SB5931, SB5944, SB5520, SB6011, SB6087, SB6076, SB5916, SB6016, SB5936, SB6137, SB5185, SB5956, SB6025, SB6009, SB5833, SB6161, SB6188, SB5890, SB5917, SB5820, SB5973, SJM8015, SB5816, SB6136, SB6091, SB6024
Keywords:
criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, policing costs, state hospitals, local funding, budget allocation, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, LPR, surveillance, driver privacy, vehicle tracking, location data, law enforcement technology, data retention, audit trail
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- It has been distributed and I moved for its adoption.
- The wholesaler is essentially going to act as the middleman.
- The wholesaler—you then go to the wholesaler and you look at his list of available properties that he's
- And that wholesaler connected the seller with our company.
- Everybody becomes a wholesaler, right?
Summary:
The Commerce Committee met with a quorum, then went into executive session and advanced three bills. House Bill 3027 was voted do pass unanimously. House Bill 3490, concerning historic preservation and colleges/universities, drew debate over local control versus state protection of property rights; the committee adopted a substitute that removed the geographic limitation and applied the bill to public and private colleges and universities, allowing them to opt in or out of local historic commission regulations. The substitute was then passed 6-2, with Representatives Kimble and Mansur voting no.
House Bill 3316 also passed unanimously after the committee adopted a House amendment and rolled it into a substitute. The amendment, prepared with the Department of Revenue, clarified vehicle registration and temporary plate requirements, added guidance for boats and trailers, and updated lien notice language to require the full legal name of the individual. Members discussed the bill as a way to address temporary tags and related enforcement issues.
The committee then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 973, a consumer protection bill on real estate wholesaling and sale-leaseback transactions. Senator Curtis Trent said the bill requires disclosures so sellers understand wholesalers do not represent them or owe them fiduciary duties, and that sale-leaseback deals also require disclosure. Testimony from real estate professionals largely supported the disclosure concept but raised concerns about the 14-day waiting period before contracts can be executed, especially for distressed sellers facing foreclosure or tax sales; some suggested waiving the waiting period when a licensed real estate agent is involved. Other members argued the waiting period gives sellers time to seek advice and helps prevent abuse. No vote was taken on SB 973, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Recently, some wholesalers in our state are delinquent in their payments to Texas distillers. Mr.
- the day the wholesaler purchased notices the product.
- If the wholesaler violates the terms of payment, a distiller must send a man letter to the wholesaler
- If the wholesaler subsequently does not pay what is owed, the wholesaler would then become delinquent
- The products we produce are distributed by a separate Texas wholesaler.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, China, Chinese-affiliated entities, Chinese military companies, People's Republic of China, Chinese Communist Party, divestment, state pension funds, public retirement systems, Teacher Retirement System, Employees Retirement System, Permanent School Fund, Texas Comptroller, foreign investment, national security
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- <c> sale</c> wholesale distribution and retail sale wholesale distribution and retail sale of<00:58:33.520
- They occupy the wholesale distribution tier.
- They occupy the wholesale distribution tier.
- They have to use the wholesale distribution tier.
- </c><01:04:53.079><c> distribution</c> have to use the wholesale distribution have to use the wholesale