On Tuesday, March 13, HB1651  received a Do Pass vote from the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs and will go to a vote in the Senate.

HB1651 will allow wineries in-state and out-of-state producing 250,000 gallons a year or less to sell their wines in Arkansas grocery and convenience stores.

HB1651  will also provide more competition among wineries and brings Arkansas Wine Shipping into compliance with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Granholm v. Heald.