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          Date of Hearing:   March 11, 2013

                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
                                Nancy Skinner, Chair
                  ACR 15 (Chesbro) - As Amended:  February 26, 2013
           
          SUBJECT  :   Wineries.

           SUMMARY  :   Proclaims April 2013 as the month to celebrate the  
          sustainable leadership of California wineries and winegrape  
          growers with the theme, "California Wines: Down to Earth."   
          Specifically,  this resolution  makes the following legislative  
          findings:

          1)Growing participation in organic, biodynamic, and sustainable  
            certification programs further conveys California vintners'  
            and growers' adherent high standards and dedication to  
            continuous improvement.

          2)California's wine community conserves water, energy, and other  
            natural resources; protects habitat, employee welfare, and  
            air, water, and soil quality; and promotes the use of natural  
            pest management and alternative energy and fuels.

          3)California's wineries and winegrape growers are primarily  
            family businesses, with a long-term commitment to the health  
            and vitality of their communities; and, to preserve the land  
            for future generations.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :   None.

           REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION  :   

           Support 
           
          Tim Schmelzer, Wine Institute
          Allison Jordan, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance

           Opposition 
           
          None on file.
           
          Analysis Prepared by  :    Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 










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