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Minutes for SB433 - Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Short Title
Authorizing self-service of beer from automated devices.
Minutes Content for Tue, Mar 6, 2018
Matt Sterling gave an overview of SB433, authorizing self-service of beer from automated devices. (Attachment 1)
Questions were asked by Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau.
Proponents
Ryan Cavanaugh, co-owner and operator of Brew Bank Pub and Restaurant, spoke to the committee as a proponent regarding SB433. (Attachment 2)
Questions were asked by Senators: Oletha Faust-Goudeau, Rob Olson, Bud Estes, Ty Masterson, Lynn Rogers, Richard Hilderbrand, and Bruce Givens.
Vince Frye, Downtown Topeka, spoke to the committee regarding SB433 as a proponent. (Attachment 3)
Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau asked questions.
Curtis Sneden, Greater Topeka, Chamber of Commerce, spoke of the commissions support of SB433. He noted that this is a kind of business that would attract and keep young workers to the area. (Attachment 4)
Questions were asked by Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau.
Scott Schneider, Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association, offered testimony in support of SB433. He noted that their concern is that the regulating side of the authorization is balanced with the opportunity to commercially sell alcohol. He noted that there is a forthcoming amendment that would move the current rules and regulations into the statute. He believes that creates clarity and direction for the consumer, the business, and the public. (Attachment 5)
Questions were asked by Senators: Bud Estes, and Ty Masterson.
Spencer Duncan, Brew Bank, spoke as a proponents to SB433. He noted that different machines have different versions as to how they work and each state may also have different parameters within their laws as to how they require the machines to work and/or dispense. His testimony included pictures of what the taps look like and noted the cost of being about $45,000 for 20 taps. Additionally, there were suggested amendments included. (Attachment 6)
Questions were asked by Senator Bud Estes.
Neutral
Debbie Beavers, Kansas Department of Revenue, Director of Alcohol Beverage Control, spoke neutrally to SB433. (Attachment 7)
Questions were asked by Senators Ty Masterson, and Bud Estes.
Philip Bradley, KS Licensed Beverage Association, spoke to the committee regarding SB433 with concerns. He noted that it changes the transaction from being a face to face transaction for every drink, to a transaction that would happen with the passing of this law, just at the dispensing of the card and not for every drink. Kansas law holds the server criminally liable, so he asks what happens if the purchaser gives the card to an underage drinker when the server/seller is not at the table. (Attachment 8)
Questions were asked by Senators: Ty Masterson, and Oletha Faust-Goudeau.
Written Proponents
Tuck Duncan, Kansas citizen, presented written testimony regarding SB433 with suggestions for amendments . (Attachment 9)
John Discus, Brew Bank Investor, presented written testimony in support of SB433. (Attachment 10)
Thad Halstead, AIM Strategies, offered written testimony in support of SB433 noting that 44 other states already have this self serve tap legislation in effect. (Attachment 11)
Chair Bud Estes closed the hearing on SB433.
Chair Bud Estes adjourned the meeting at 11:30 am.
