SB1714 Passes Senate Rules Committee; BIF Issues Statement in Opposition

Dear Client: CBD has learned that SB1714 in Florida has just passed the Senate Rules Committee, with four "no's." [See issue from earlier today for background.] Presumably supporters will attempt to fashion a companion House bill. In an interesting twist, the local MillerCoors beer distributors trade association, The Beer Institute of Florida, reportedly waited until the bill was in session to release a statement in opposition: "The Beer Industry of Florida (BIF) does not support current proposals that would virtually